Scheana Shay Defends 'Staying Silent' Following James Kennedy's Domestic Violence Arrest

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Scheana Shay is addressing James Kennedy‘s arrest for the first time. Earlier this month, the 32-year-old Vanderpump Rules alum was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence after a witness allegedly saw James arguing and grabbing a woman at his house in Burbank, Calif.

During the Friday (December 27) episode of her Scheananigans podcast, Scheana, 39, finally addressed James‘ arrest and explained why she’s stayed “silent” for so long. Keep reading to find out more…“I did write out what I wanted to say because I want to try and be just as eloquent as possible.

I want to get what I want to say out without stumbling over my words,” Scheana said. She then said that she didn’t immediately speak out because of James‘ girlfriend Ally Lewber. “I was respecting Ally’s privacy — as she requested,” Scheana explained. “So I wasn’t going to say anything on the podcast, but I now see how that’s coming off by staying silent.

So I have spoken to Ally. I check in with her often. I always have. But I know it seems like if I stay silent, you all somehow think I support his behavior, which I absolutely do not.” After James‘ arrest, his ex-girlfriend Kristen Doute and ex-fiancée Rachel “Raquel” Leviss released separate statements about their own tumultuous experiences with him. Scheana then reflected on the information she knew about James from his past relationships. “Obviously, I was very close with Raquel for years.