Trigger Warning: This article contains discussion of domestic violence.
The case against Love Island USA alum Cashel Barnett just took another dark turn. We previously shared that he attacked his ex-girlfriend in front of their one-year-old daughter. She accused him of lifting her in the air by her neck.
The cops issued a felony warrant, and Cashel eventually turned himself in. He’s been sitting in a Salt Lake City jail ever since. Now, updated court documents reveal that he’s facing even more disturbing charges.
Love Island star Cashel is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in front of their child
In court documents reviewed by TMZ, prosecutors presented three new charges against the Love Island USA alum, who also competed on The Challenge USA. The charges include aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, and domestic violence in the presence of a child.
According to the court documents, an argument between Cashel and his girlfriend erupted because she asked him to get a job. In an attempt to “punish” her, he withheld physical contact for a month.
The alleged attack happened in November 2024, when Cashel made a sexual advance towards his girlfriend. When she went to kiss him, he reportedly went into a rage. The court documents said he proceeded to choke, slap, and sexually assault her while the baby was crying in the same room.
Cashel remains in jail and is being held without bail. Meanwhile, he maintains his innocence. In a statement, his lawyer denied that the former reality star did anything wrong.
“My client and his family are enduring an incredibly difficult time, and we hope that his privacy will be respected as we work diligently to defend his name and reputation,” the lawyer told TMZ.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be accessed via the nationwide number 1−800−799−SAFE(7233) or TTY 1−800−787−3224 or (206) 518-9361 (Video Phone Only for Deaf Callers). The Hotline provides service referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
