Renowned actor Kim Delaney, celebrated for her roles in iconic television series such as “General Hospital” and “NYPD Blue,” was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of a felony. The incident took place on Saturday morning in Marina del Rey, California, where Delaney, aged 63, was taken into custody alongside her husband, James Morgan, who faces a misdemeanor charge.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the arrests to The Times on Monday. According to reports, Delaney was arrested on suspicion of felony assault, while Morgan, 54, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. This incident reportedly stemmed from “a heated argument that turned physical,” as described by TMZ.
At the time of the arrest, law enforcement had previously been called to the couple’s home on multiple occasions. The Sheriff’s Department did not provide additional details regarding the circumstances of the arrest. Bail for Morgan was set at $20,000, but no bail amount was listed for Delaney, who appears to remain in custody. Both individuals are scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
This is not the first legal issue involving the couple. Delaney filed for divorce just five months after their marriage on October 11, 2022. Court documents reveal that she sought a temporary restraining order against Morgan for alleged domestic violence. In her request, Delaney recounted an incident in a Philadelphia hotel where Morgan reportedly became aggressive, grabbing her by the arm and hair, and threatening her. She expressed fear for her safety, citing Morgan’s past arrests for abuse.
In her restraining order application, Delaney detailed a pattern of abuse, stating that Morgan would often shout, push, and pull her hair when angry. She mentioned that neighbors had frequently intervened due to the noise from their arguments, and law enforcement had been called to their residence multiple times over the past year.
The temporary restraining order (TRO) was issued on April 7, 2023. However, no one appeared in court for the hearing in May to extend it, resulting in the case being dropped. Furthermore, Delaney did not attend a hearing in June regarding the divorce proceedings, leading to the case being removed from the court calendar.
Interestingly, just two weeks prior to the arrests, Delaney shared a close-up photograph with Morgan on social media, captioning it “Pure love” and expressing gratitude with hashtags like lucky and grateful. The couple had recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary, with Delaney posting a heartfelt message about their memories together.
Kim Delaney has faced personal challenges throughout her career, including struggles with alcohol. In 2002, she pled no contest to misdemeanor reckless driving after being arrested for DUI in Malibu. Additionally, she has made headlines for erratic behavior at public events, including a notable incident in 2011 where she was escorted off stage after delivering an incoherent speech.
Delaney has reportedly sought rehabilitation for her alcohol abuse issues multiple times. Her past relationships include marriages to actor Charles Grant in the 1980s and Joe Cortese from 1989 to 1994, with whom she shares a son, Jack, who was also included in her 2023 TRO request for protection against Morgan.
The recent arrests of Kim Delaney and James Morgan highlight serious allegations of domestic violence and raise concerns about their tumultuous relationship. As they face legal proceedings, the public remains attentive to developments in this high-profile case.
