Sister Wives: Kody Brown's friend Nathanael Richard arrested for domestic violence

Nathanael Richard, a former participant on the reality show Sister Wives and a friend of the Brown family, has been taken into custody on suspicion of domestic assault, according to a court report provided by Starcasm. He is facing allegations of third-degree domestic assault and was arrested in Springfield, Missouri, on October 12, 2024.

Sister Wives is currently airing season 19, focusing on Kody Brown and his wives, Robyn, Meri, Janelle, and Christine, as they navigate their polygamous journey. Apart from Robyn, all three wives have separated from Kody.

The Brown family visited Nathanael during season 7 of Sister Wives in 2014. Reports suggest that Nathanael has faced personal struggles in recent years, including the separations from his two wives.

In 2022, Nathanael reportedly ended his relationships with his two wives, Rebecca Richard and Christina Buning. He has since legally divorced his first wife, Rebecca, with whom he had been married for over 20 years.

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Details of Sister Wives' guest star Nathanael Richard's arrest details explored

Nathanael Richard's arrest details have been revealed by Starcasm, shedding light on the events leading to his charges. On October 12, 2024, Nathanael was taken into custody in Greene County, Missouri, facing charges of felony domestic assault in the third degree and misdemeanor domestic assault in the fourth degree.

According to the probable cause affidavit, Nathanael was involved in an altercation with two individuals, referred to as V1 and V2, at a residence in Greene County. The affidavit states that Nathanael grabbed V1's wrist, causing pain, and attempted to take a kitchen knife from her hand. When V2 intervened, Nathanael allegedly forced her backward, slamming her to the ground.

The felony assault charge stems from Nathanael's alleged actions towards V2, while the misdemeanor charge relates to his behavior toward V1. The victims are identified as family or household members related to Nathanael by blood or marriage. His arrest warrant listed his address as the home featured on Sister Wives, which was awarded to his ex-wife Rebecca in their divorce.

Following his arrest, Nathanael was booked into the Greene County Jail. His new wife, Tatyana Richard, posted his $5,000 bond the next day. Nathanael was initially fitted with a GPS monitoring device, but this requirement was later removed by the court. During a December court hearing, Nathanael entered a not-guilty plea to both charges. He is scheduled to appear in court again in January.

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Nathanael Richard's appearance on Sister Wives explored

During Sister Wives season 7, the Brown family embarked on a road trip to Missouri, where they met a non-Mormon plural family, the Richards. This family, residing in a small town near Springfield, based their polygamous lifestyle on biblical principles, which Kody Brown agreed with.

The Richards family consisted of Nathanael, his first and legal wife Rebecca, and his second wife Christina. At the time of filming, the family had nine children, all born to Rebecca. Their dynamics were marked by Christina's struggles with infertility, which sparked empathy from Meri Brown and prompted both women to question their faith.

Nathanael's journey into polygamy began with a desire for companionship while his wife was busy with household chores. This realization eventually led to a dream about Christina, whom they had met through their church. Christina was receptive to the idea of marrying Nathanael and Rebecca and eventually becoming a co-parent to their children.

The Richards family preferred not to use the term "sister wife," opting instead for the more informal and affectionate term "BFF." Kody Brown was so taken by the Richards family that he extended an invitation for them to visit the Brown family's RV park.

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Sister Wives season 19 will air its next episode on January 5, 2025.