Lindsay Lohan’s dad, Michael Lohan, was arrested Saturday, February 22, over the alleged assault of his estranged wife, Kate Major.
Michael, 64, was taken into custody without incident in Harris County, Texas, and charged with continuous family violence, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Us Weekly.
According to the police department, Major attended a medical appointment on Friday, February 21, and was concerned that Michael, 64, was following her. Police then responded to a 911 call.
Major told police officers that Michael had flipped her out of a chair several days before and complained of pain and discomfort. A female deputy noted bruising on Major’s body, the sheriff’s office said.
Michael was held on a $30,000 bond.
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In a statement to TMZ Sunday, February 23, Michael denied the allegations. “I’ve shut up long enough about Kate’s physical, emotional and verbal abuse,” he said. “She set me up. Originally she said I was stalking her! Really? Lol. Then, when that didn’t work, she said, I pushed her over a chair which is a total lie. Not only will my kids attest to it, but I have video. I have more videos of her abuse.” (Major has yet to publicly respond to Michael’s comments.)
Michael and Major, 42, married in 2014 and share two children, sons Landon, 12, and Logan, 10. Major filed for divorce in 2018. (Michael also shares four children with his ex-wife, Dina Lohan, including Lindsay, 38.)
The couple have had their ups and downs over the years. In June 2024, Major was arrested for violation of a protective order after a heated exchange with Michael in the middle of the road, reported TMZ at the time. It’s not clear whether any charges were pressed against Major.
Michael was previously arrested for allegedly assaulting Major in Southampton, New York, in February 2020.
According to the Southampton Police Department, the domestic incident occurred at the Lohan’s house — but the arrest took place two miles away on Main Street. “He was arrested without incident,” Sgt. Herman Lamison told Us at the time.
Michael was charged with “misdemeanor criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation (choking)” as well as second-degree harassment, the sergeant said.
In March 2020, TMZ reported that the choking charge against Michael had been dropped and he had struck a plea deal on the charge of harassment. Michael was put under a two-year limited protective order and fined, according to the outlet.
If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
