Back in June, David Eason was arrested for pistol-whipping a friend of Jenelle Evans'.
Eason was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, and while he was eventually able to strike a deal to get the charges dropped, the incident served as an upsetting reminder that Jenelle and David's relationship is still characterized by violence and instability.
Now, video of the incident has emerged on Instagram, and it verifies early reports that Jenelle's children were present for the assault.
Will this incident prompt yet another CPS investigation into Jenelle and David's parenting practices?
Could Jenelle be at risk of once again losing custody of her children?
Here's everything we know about the situation thus far:
1. A Violent Household
Video of an incident in which David Eason pistol-whipped a friend of Jenelle Evans' has emerged on Instagram. The footage confirms that Jenelle's children were witnesses to the shocking attack.
2. A Terrifying Scene
According to initial reports, Jenelle reached out to her longtime friend James Spivey during one of her and David's blowout fights. Spivey arrived on the scene with his partner, Josh Galloway, in order to help her gather her belongings and flee the home with her children.
3. A Walking Threat
At some point, David alleged that Spivey had taken the keys to his truck, and he allegedly threatened to shoot the man if they were not returned.
4. And Still She Stays
It was then that he struck Spivey with his weapon, an incident that was apparently witnessed by Galloway, Jenelle, and at least two of her children.
5. Back In the Slammer
Shortly thereafter, David was arrested and charged with “Assault with a Deadly Weapon” and “Communicating Threats”
6. On the Record
“[David] unlawfully and willfully did assault [a male friend of Jenelle’s later revealed to be Spivey] with a deadly weapon, a Springfield handgun, by hitting [the alleged victim] in the back of the neck and on his back with the handgun,” the arrest warrant read.