The Hulu star’s ex-wife, MomTok member Miranda McWhorter, joked concerning the arrest within the feedback part of his TikTok video, whereas fellow Mormon Wives star Zac Affleck additionally weighed in.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Chase McWhorter is talking out following studies that he was arrested for driving beneath the affect and cocaine possession over the summer season.
Following studies about McWhorter’s arrest, the podcast host — who was beforehand married to MomTok member Miranda McWhorter — addressed the information in a TikTok video on Thursday, confirming that the studies concerning the arrest are true, earlier than breaking down what occurred.
In keeping with courtroom information obtained by Us Weekly and The Solar, Chase, 30, was arrested and charged with three misdemeanors in July, together with driving beneath the affect and driving on a suspended or revoked license, and possession of a managed substance. His bail was set on $2,500.
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“Time to deal with the elephant within the room. And I haven’t got a PR individual, so we’re simply gonna rawdog this s–t. The studies you noticed yesterday that got here out about what occurred on July 4 with me are true,” Chase started.
“I used to be pulled over for driving beneath the affect, had ingested substances that I should not have, and obtained behind the wheel of a automobile,” he continued. “Extraordinarily shortsighted, egocentric, and harmful determination. And shout-out to the cop for serving to folks keep secure on the highway, as a result of it might have ended a lot worse than it did.”
McWhorter mentioned he was at a pool occasion that day, and after a battle broke out, he determined to depart the occasion.
“I ought to have Ubered, however for some cause, determined to drive residence, and that call alone kills folks each single day,” he defined. “I perceive the severity of it. Clearly, it was a humiliating low being pulled over and brought in. Horrible search for me.”
“And I’ve skilled some lows on this app,” he continued, earlier than noting that it is an “inward downside” and is not a “reflection” of anybody.
The Hulu star — who shares youngsters Brooks, 6, and Cohen, 4, with Miranda — mentioned he instructed his ex-wife the information the following day.
“Sadly, I’ve been a disappointment to her a variety of occasions all through the time she’s identified me, each as a associate and now as a coparent. So, that sucks,” he added of Miranda, whom he was married to from 2017 till 2024.
Chase then apologized for making the “horrible determination and placing folks in actual hazard,” including that he is “working by the results with an legal professional and can cope with that because it comes.”
He went on to notice that there’s a beer commercial that will likely be launched quickly, however claimed it was “already in movement” earlier than the incident.
Chase ended his video by once more expressing his remorse for his actions.
“I’m deeply regretful of the choice that I made, and sorry for the way it appears to be like, and to everybody that was on the highway that day, as a result of clearly that’s how folks lose lives,” he mentioned. “So extraordinarily sorry about all of it and disillusioned rattling close to all people round me due to that selection, and I am coping with these penalties in addition to, you realize, something that occurs legally past that.”
“So, apologies,” he concluded. “I needed you to listen to it from me that it did occur, and it gained’t occur once more. I’m sorry.”
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His ex-wife, Miranda, poked enjoyable on the state of affairs and joked within the feedback part, “i simply know you have been punching the air after they learn you your ‘Miranda Rights.'”
In the meantime, fellow Mormon Wives star Zac Affleck — who’s the husband of Jen Affleck — additionally commented, writing, “Okay we love the accountability however can we no less than get a mugshot? Jk! However critically glad you realized from this and method to personal it.”
Per a police report, obtained by The Solar, on July 4, Utah police “noticed a car pushed by a male, later recognized as [Chase], who was unable to keep up his velocity and drifted outdoors of the journey lane a number of occasions, virtually hitting a curb.” Officers mentioned, in accordance with the report, that Chase mentioned he “swerved to keep away from hitting a rabbit (one thing which I didn’t observe whereas following him).”
After pulling him over, police mentioned they “detected the odor of alcohol and noticed he had bloodshot, glassy eyes and slurred speech,” including that Chase “confirmed indicators of impairment whereas performing the sector sobriety exams.” Upon looking out his Tesla, police mentioned they found “powder substance that subject examined constructive for cocaine and fentanyl. Per the report, Chase “admitted to ingesting at a bar and utilizing cocaine earlier than driving.” Following his arrest, his urine was reportedly examined constructive for “amphetamines, cocaine and alcohol.”
The Solar reported that Chase missed his first courtroom listening to, and he was subsequently hit with an arrest warrant, and his bail was set at $2,500. He pleaded not responsible by way of his legal professional on November 5, and his warrant was recalled on the 18th.
Chase’s lawyer issued an announcement to The Solar that appeared to contradict Chase’s TikTok video.
“My shopper is presumed to be harmless and I intend to characterize him to the very best of my skill,” the legal professional mentioned.
