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Jon Cryer's Ex Arrested for Felony Child Abuse

Jon Cryer & Sarah Trigger The ex-wife of Jon Cryer was arrested today and booked for felony child neglect.

TMZ has learned Sarah Trigger was taken into custody early this morning at her home in Hermosa Beach, CA. Trigger and Cryer have an 8-year-old son, but police could not confirm that their child was involved in the alleged crime.

Sources tell TMZ the child's neck had rope or cord marks when police arrived. We're told officers found a weapon on the scene that matched those marks.

Trigger's bail was set at $100,000. She was released this evening. Police say the child is safe tonight and the Department of Children and Family Services is now involved.

UPDATE: TMZ has learned the child involved in the alleged crime was NOT Jon's 8-year-old son. Police say it was Trigger's two-year-old son with her current husband.




Tags: child abuse, child neglect, ChildAbuse, ChildNeglect, ex wife, ExWife, felony, jon cryer, sarah trigger

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31. Just when I thought that the laundry-list couldn't get any dirtier than that being hurled between Tori and her mom Candy Spelling -- this terrible child abuse incident is announced on TMZ. I am speechless. I am a mother and grandmother; a nurturer, a protectress, an Earth Mother, and I live on a fixed income a stone's throw away from tony Hermosa Beach. Thank you GOD, I am no actress!

Posted at 12:01PM on May 29th 2009 by Old-fashioned

32. Hope Charlie is okay and will get to live with his Dad 24/7. Sarah needs some serious jailtime.

Posted at 12:02PM on May 29th 2009 by Sarafina

33. Just a thought - but couldn't it be quite possible that a child did the abuse to the other child? Getting booked on Child Neglect would indicate to me that she is taking the fall for not properly ensuring the children's safety. I'm just sayin.

Posted at 10:34AM on Jun 1st 2009 by Andrea

34. Poster #3 (Whatever)--didn't you read the FIRST SENTENCE of this story? It says, "The EX-WIFE of Jon Cryer was arrested today...". To me, that would indicate that at one time they were MARRIED!! Duhhh

Posted at 6:20PM on May 29th 2009 by Victoria

35. Well the Police arrested her so that fact alone tells us she has to be guilty since the police never arrest anyone who is not!
Oh and I hear that evryone who has made such informed statements about her have all been chil molesters their whole lives but just have not been caught yet! And since i put it on here it has to be true RIGHT!
RON
How do so many idiots think that because the news said something someone is guilty and would they be so quick with the guilty verdict if it were their mom or dad or other family member accused and have those same idiots ever heard of a trial?

Posted at 3:53PM on May 29th 2009 by Ron Johnson

36. How in the hell is this woman free? The kid is safe for "tonight."? This is a two year old baby! What a sad excuse for a parent. I hope the father is the one who called and will make sure this baby stays safe. I should hope that he can file for divorce and take full custody and she will decide to get her tubes tied! She is crazy! There is no chance she could get custody at this point right?! THERE ARE TOO MANY KIDS BEING KILLED WHILE SOCIAL SERVICES TURNS A BLIND EYE!

Posted at 5:49PM on May 29th 2009 by anonymous

37. These stories are so devoid of any facts, it is so sad that what might have been an accident is already being construed as an abuse incident. At the center of this is a child, but it's all about making some salacious news, isn't it???

Posted at 6:43PM on May 29th 2009 by mama

38. This incident has nothing to do with Mike Tyson's daughter. Tyson's daughter was not 'neglected' and her death was due to an accident. I have 2 children of my own and there is NO WAY any parent can keep their eyes on their child 24 hours a day. Do you watch your child sleep? Does your child take a shower/bath when you do? Where is your child when you have to use the restroom? Where is your child when you are asleep? Where is your child when you decide to prepare a meal or clean your home (unless you are fortunate enough to have a maid). That's what I thought. Please stop making stupid accusations that lack merit.

This story is not that lengthy and we don't know all the details. Hopefully Trigger did not try to intentionally harm her child. If she did, she should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

Posted at 9:28AM on Jun 1st 2009 by Tan247

39. I know some people that know them. Turns out the crazy bitch is in a bitter divorce with the boys dad (not Cryer). Dad loves the kid, but she would not let him see him out of spite. He has been trying to get custody. Guess that is fixed now. I heard there is a whole lot of evidence of neglect long before this incident and he had to waiti for his day in court to prove it. I think she had the kid for $$$$$ in child support.

Posted at 12:07PM on May 30th 2009 by MAry Poppins

40. i think that that situation was a BIG disgrace !! What was the reason for that? sarah trigger? it makes no since what so ever. i just want to know why she did that and hopefully the father can take care of the son and raise him how he is supposed to be raised hopefully the father feels better about this situation and it will die down Good luck to you!!!!

Posted at 7:37PM on May 31st 2009 by aquaxxstarr28

41. Really? You all seem ready to throw the book at somebody that you don't even know all the details about. Firstly, the husband of her 2 year old son that she is going through a divorce with is the one that made the allegations. Interesting- any of you ever gone through a custody battle or divorce, amazing what one will make up about the other in order to put a parent in a bad light. If she did abuse her child then I hope they do throw the book at her, but right now all the "evidence" is a cord mark on a two year old's neck. By the way, there are no mentions of Jon Cryer making any allegations against his ex.

Posted at 10:21AM on Jun 6th 2009 by blndca

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