"Real" Househusband Tries to "Quiet Demons"

Posted Dec 21st 2007 4:00PM by TMZ Staff

Matt Keough faced off with an OC judge in court today, but his arraignment on a DUI probation violation was postponed. Now he may be blaming his tragic ballpark accident for Matt's troubles.
TMZ was inside an Orange County courtroom where "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star was supposed to enter a plea for violating his probation -- by drinking in a Newport Beach hotel.

Today, family attorney Dan Grigsby recounted to TMZ the cruel twist of fate during Matt's baseball career sent him on a downward spiral.

Back in 1993, Matt was playing for the Angels. He was sitting in the dugout when a player for the Giants connected with the ball for a bullet foul, striking Matt in the right side of his head. Matt underwent brain surgery and that's when his substance abuse problems began.

Grigsby said Matt began self-medicating, adding, "He's trying to quiet the demons as a result of the brain injury."

The arraignment was put off until January 14.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Meltdowns, Reality TV

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1. your videos are'nt coming up right.

Posted at 4:34PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Plug it bitc***

2. what a horrible thing to happen to this man. poor guy's career was ruined.

Posted at 4:35PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Plug it bitc***

3. Actually that may be true. I heard his brain swelled as a result of the incident and since then he has moments of aggression etc.

Posted at 4:37PM on Dec 21st 2007 by I'm just saying....

4. What a bunch of B.S. This happened over 20 years ago. It's just an excuse for his selfish and irresponsible actions. BTW- His career was already over when he got hit. He was trying to make a comback, but his chances of making the team were very slim.

Posted at 4:43PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Tom

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Posted at 4:44PM on Dec 21st 2007 by 2 12 Volts

6. His wife was in Playboy, now she's a fat b****----you would drink, too.

Posted at 4:46PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Forever anon

7. In regards to her being fat.....his azz ain't much to look at either.

Posted at 4:51PM on Dec 21st 2007 by I\\\'m just saying....

8. A super serious brain injury like that + the incompetence of USA "health" care could send anyone into a cycle of addiction for pain relief - bless him this holiday season.

Posted at 4:54PM on Dec 21st 2007 by J

9. PS - Rihanna is the fat stupid looking one in the covergirl ad - with the ghetto trash hog caller voice.

Posted at 4:58PM on Dec 21st 2007 by C

10. Wrong video...we want to see Matt's. Try again TMZ.

Posted at 5:10PM on Dec 21st 2007 by I follow drama

11. After that injury, he really should be allowed to drink as much as he wants. I still can't believe his wife wouln't stand by him knowing what messed him up. It is such a sad story. Perhaps TMZ will show footage of what happened so people will get it and not be so abusive to this guy.

Posted at 5:21PM on Dec 21st 2007 by ILOVEbaseball

12. This guy has lots of problems. Get off his ass.

Posted at 5:22PM on Dec 21st 2007 by whatever you say

13. Oh please. Yes, it's sad and tragic and all that but being a drunk is a CHOICE.

No wonder his kids are such a mess. Look at daddy!

Posted at 5:55PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Grow Up

14. "12. This guy has lots of problems. Get off his ass."

Again, oh please. You don't VOLUNTEER to appear on a REALITY SHOW unless you WANT attention.

It's too late to whine about people being on your ass after you have freely invited them into your life.

Posted at 5:57PM on Dec 21st 2007 by Grow Up

15. he got a TBI (traumatic brain injury) that messes you up for life and can totally change someone's personality. It's an awful injury to have and people's lives often go to hell afterward.

Posted at 6:25PM on Dec 21st 2007 by unndunn

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