Lindsay Lohan’s father, Michael Lohan, faces an arrest warrant in Florida while already dealing with domestic violence charges in Texas, creating a legal storm that threatens to send him back to jail.
At a Glance
- Michael Lohan has an active arrest warrant in Florida for allegedly violating probation from a 2022 patient brokering case
- He was recently arrested in Texas on felony assault charges involving his estranged wife Kate Major
- The Texas arrest potentially violated his four-year probation agreement in Palm Beach County
- Kate Major has been granted an emergency protective order against Michael Lohan
- The couple has been estranged since 2018 with a history of domestic violence incidents
Father of Famous Actress Caught in Legal Web
Michael Lohan, who seems determined to maintain his reputation as one of Hollywood’s most troubled celebrity parents, is now facing serious legal consequences on multiple fronts. The father of actress Lindsay Lohan has an active arrest warrant in Florida following allegations that he violated probation from a 2022 patient brokering case in Palm Beach County. The violation stems from his recent arrest in Texas where he faces charges of “continuous violence against the family” involving his estranged wife, Kate Major.
In 2022, Lohan pled guilty to five counts of patient brokering, a practice where individuals receive kickbacks for referring patients to drug treatment centers. Instead of jail time, he received four years of probation – an arrangement he apparently couldn’t maintain. His February arrest in Texas likely triggered the Florida warrant, as staying out of legal trouble would have been a standard condition of his probation agreement.
Domestic Violence Allegations
According to law enforcement reports, Kate Major told police that Michael flipped her out of a chair during an altercation at his Texas home. Deputies responding to the scene observed bruising on Major’s body, leading to Lohan’s arrest on felony assault charges. Following the incident, Major was granted an emergency protective order that prohibits Lohan from harassing her or coming within 200 feet of her residence or workplace.
“Kate Lohan has a lengthy criminal history of alcohol-related crimes and domestic violence.” – F. Andino Reynal
For his part, Lohan claims innocence, suggesting that Major orchestrated the situation to create legal problems for him. Through his attorney, he has attempted to redirect attention to Major’s own history of legal issues. The couple married in 2014 but have been estranged since 2018, with their relationship marked by repeated allegations of domestic violence on both sides.
A History of Trouble
Michael Lohan’s legal difficulties are nothing new. His record includes previous convictions for insider trading, DUI, attempted assault, and domestic violence. This pattern of legal issues has played out against the backdrop of his famous daughter Lindsay’s own highly publicized struggles, creating a family narrative that has kept tabloids busy for decades.
“been threatening to get [him] violated on probation for a long time.” – Michael Lohan
According to Lohan’s attorney, Major had been living in the guest house of his Texas property at the time of the incident. This unusual living arrangement between estranged spouses who have a documented history of volatile interactions raises questions about the circumstances leading to the latest confrontation. Lohan is now facing the possibility of having his probation revoked in Florida, which could result in jail time, in addition to whatever penalties might arise from the Texas assault case.
