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David Eason ‘Narrowly’ Avoids Jail Time By Paying Ex Child Support Amid Dog Killing Scandal
Close call. Former Teen Mom 2 star David Eason had to appear before a judge for a hearing with his baby mama Olivia Leedham on May 3, and he “narrowly” avoided jail time by paying the money he owed her in back child support. The exes, who had a tumultuous relationship, have reportedly been disputing over custody matters for quite some time. Meanwhile, David recently sparked major public uproar by defending his decision to shoot and kill wife Jenelle Evans’ dog Nugget for snapping at their daughter. Scroll through the gallery for all the latest details.
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