Lori Wickelhaus: Ex '16 and Pregnant' star, 31, smiles in new mugshot from behind bars
CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY: '16 and Pregnant' alum who was indicted of child pornography in August 2021 is unrecognizable in her new mugshot. Disgraced Lori Wickelhaus, 31, appears to be smiling in her new mugshot despite being kicked out of the prison’s sex offender program.
Although the former star of the MTV reality show is facing serious charges, Lori remained cheerful. The 31-year-old looked different in her mugshot behind bars after cutting her blonde locks short. After being removed from the sex offender program, she is reportedly not currently eligible for parole.
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Where is Lori Wickelhaus now?
Lori remains behind bars in Campbell, Kentucky, after being sentenced to six and a half years in prison for allegedly downloading child porn. The mother of three was dropped from the prison's sex offender program after she was reportedly released in May. "She was in it, but then was terminated in May of last year for an undisclosed reason." the '16 and Pregnant' star was readmitted to the program in September, but was reportedly removed again.
The Kentucky Parole Board stated that Lori is not eligible for parole at this time. The spokesperson explained, "She started back in September. It's a two-year program," adding, "Because of her crime, she must complete sex offender treatment," The Sun reported. In addition to this program, the 31-year-old is also completing a college program.
What crime did Lori Wickelhaus commit?
The troubled reality star was charged with 20 counts of possession of porn involving minors. She was also accused of downloading the content. After her arrest in August 2020, Lori posted a $10,000 cash bail and was released from jail. The Kentucky native settled in May 2021 and received a sentencing hearing on June 29. She originally pleaded not guilty, but reportedly now pleaded guilty and has remained in custody without bail since June 30.
Authorities received a cyber tip from the Kentucky State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force when an unknown subject uploaded images that depict child pornography to a dropbox account," the report states. The pornographic content was allegedly found on an iPhone and a white chrome laptop PC. She was released without bail pending her sentencing in August. However, the judge ordered her to seek psychological counseling in order to reach a plea bargain.
Who is Lori Wickelhaus dating?
Lori was previously rumored to be in a relationship with Michael Cole, 46, after being arrested for child pornography. Michael is also from Kentucky and the two allegedly began a relationship after her arrest in August 2020.
The mother of three has two sons and a daughter. The then teen mom gave birth to her first child, Aiden, in 2009 with then-boyfriend Cory Haskett. Lori was only 17 at the time and had to give Aiden up for adoption after her parents encouraged her to do so. In 2013, Lori gave birth to her daughter Rylnn Jo and in 2014 to her son Logan with her ex-fiancé Joseph Amos.