These days, former boy bander Nick Lachey typically makes headlines for his work on popular TV shows like chaotic dating series Love is Blind and The Ultimatum (which can both be streamed with a Netflix subscription). However, he made waves in a more controversial way back in March 2022 when he was charged with assault and battery after a scuffle with a paparazzo. The Beverly Hills Police Department reportedly didn’t penalize Lachey right away, but it looks like he’ll now have to deal with some repercussions. More specifically, he’s been ordered to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings as well as anger management classes.
News of this reported punishment comes from the photographer that the Love is Blind alum came into conflict with. Jody Santos, during a conversation with DailyMail.com, explained that she filed a complaint and police report shortly after her encounter with the 49-year-old star. She apparently also made numerous calls to the District Attorney’s Office for months. Per the news outlet, it was this past February that Santos finally saw progress as a result of her efforts. When addressing the Hollywood veteran’s punishments, she said:
