What are the charges against Ezra Miller? 'The Flash' star pleads guilty to 'unlawful trespassing'
STAMFORD, VERMONT: Ezra Miller has narrowly avoided jail time and pled guilty to unlawful trespass in a burglary case at a southern Vermont home in May 2022. After a plea deal on Friday, January 13, Miller agreed to a suspended sentence of 89 to 90 days of jail time. On behalf of the actor, a statement from Lisa Shelkrot read, “Ezra Miller pled guilty this morning to a misdemeanor unlawful trespass in Vermont Superior Court and accepted the conditions imposed by the court.”
'The Flash' star, who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns expressed their gratitude to the court and community in the statement. “Ezra would like to thank the court and the community for their trust and patience throughout this process, and would once again like to acknowledge the love and support they have received from their family and friends, who continue to be a vital presence in their ongoing mental health,” as per the statement, according to New York Post.
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On Thursday, January 12, a plea deal filed at the Vermont Superior Court’s Criminal Division stated that the 30-year-old Disney star would plead guilty to unlawful trespass in the burglary case and the charges of single counts of burglary and petit larceny would be waived, revealed the legal documents released by Deadline.
After the actor was accused of illegal entry into their neighbor's home and stealing alcohol, Miller pleaded not guilty to felony burglary charges in October 2022. They stole three bottles of liquor of rum, vodka, and gin from the home in Stamford.
Actor #EzraMiller, best known for his role as "The Flash," appeared in Vermont court Friday and accepted a plea deal to avoid jail time for his role in an alleged alcohol theft dating back to May. pic.twitter.com/52WuKtZRmW
— Law&Crime Network (@LawCrimeNetwork) January 13, 2023
Following the plea deal, the embattled actor who has previously faced legal cases over assault and abuse allegations will be fined $500 plus a $192 surcharge and will also be placed on probation for a year.
In a statement provided to Variety in August 2022, the actor opened up about seeking treatment for “complex mental health issues.” Miller stated, “Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment.”
“I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe, and productive stage in my life,” the statement added.
