Norman Reedus and Helena Christensen’s son faces additional charges in assault case: Details explored as Mingus pleads not guilty

Mingus Reedus, model and 25-year-old son of Norman Reedus and Helena Christensen, is facing additional charges after he was arrested on August 23, 2025, by the New York City Police Department.

Mingus initially faced two charges of assault and criminal obstruction of breathing, on the same day of his arrest, before three additional charges of recklessly causing physical injury, aggravated harassment and harassment were revealed later on.

The model pleaded not guilty to all five charges when he appeared in court. The New York Criminal public records have not yet revealed the reason for the additional charges. The New York Police arrested Mingus Reedus after finding a 33-year-old female with minor injuries to her neck and leg.

“Mingus is presumed innocent and has pled not guilty," his attorney Priya Chaudhry says

Priya Chaudhry, attorney for Mingus, in a statement to PEOPLE, said her client was presumed innocent and has pled not guilty:

"Despite what the prosecutor said in court — which is not evidence — they [the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office] chose to charge Mingus with misdemeanors or less. This speaks volumes, and much louder than the unsupported prosecutor’s in-court comments.”

She added:

“Equally important, the judge released Mingus on his own recognizance, with neither bail nor supervision. That significant judicial decision amplifies the volume. Mingus is presumed innocent and has pled not guilty.”

Mingus Reedus August 2025 arrest comes after he was arrested in September 2021 for alleged assault. A 24-year-old woman alleged that the model had assaulted her during an altercation at the San Gennaro festival in NYC.

The woman whose name was undisclosed was reportedly injured below the left eye and was taken to New York’s Downtown Hospital. Mingus spoke to the New York Daily News that the woman came at him with her friends, and while trying to protect himself, he threw his arm out and struck her by mistake.

He added:

"It was instinct. I was reacting to them swarming me and was afraid for the safety of my group."

He later accepted a plea deal, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, and received a conditional discharge. He was also required to attend private counseling sessions.

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Investigations are still ongoing after the August 23, 2025, arrest. Mingus is expected to appear in court on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

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