Hugh Hefner's son Marston has been sentenced to a 52-week domestic violence program after allegedly beating his Playmate girlfriend Claire Sinclair last month.
Marston was charged with corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant after the February 12th incident -- when he allegedly attacked Claire at the couple's Pasadena apartment, bruising her up and damaging her laptop. He pled "no contest" today.
Marston was charged with vandalism over the laptop -- but that count was dismissed.
The judge also ordered Marston to stay away from Claire for the next 3 years.
Hugh Hefner's son Marston Hefner has officially been charged with roughing up his Playmate girlfriend ... and now faces over a year in jail -- this according to the Pasadena City Attorney.
TMZ broke the story ... Marston was arrested earlier this month after allegedly attacking Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair inside the couple's Pasadena apartment.
A rep for the Pasadena City Attorney's office tells us, Marston was charged yesterday with one count of inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.
We're told Marston has also been charged with vandalism -- after he allegedly damaged Claire's lap top during the heated argument.
If convicted on both counts, Marston faces a year-and-a-half behind bars.
It could have been awkward -- Hugh Hefner coming face-to-face with Crystal Harris for the first time since she canceled their wedding plans -- but it was quick and friendly ... sources tell TMZ.
As you'll recall, the 25-year-old Harris broke off her engagement to the 85-year-old Hef last June, just five days before they were set to walk down the aisle.
According to our sources, a friend of Crystal's was invited to the Playboy Mansion last night and asked Crystal to tag along. Not wanting to create a scene, we're told Crystal phoned ahead to make sure it was all right ... and Hef said he would love to see her.
Our sources say the meeting was brief -- a quick and friendly hello, not much more.
You're looking at the bruising damage 2011 Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair claims she suffered at the hands of Hugh Hefner's son during a violent rampage this weekend.
TMZ broke the story ... 21-year-old Marston Hefner was arrested Sunday night after allegedly kicking and punching Sinclair during an argument in their Pasadena, CA apartment.
Now, 20-year-old Sinclair tells us ... the Playboy heir has physically abused her on SEVERAL OCCASIONS ... but she's still willing to forgive the guy.
"I don't condone domestic violence, but if one ounce of good can come from this bad experience, then I can live with it and move on" ... Claire says.
"That is why I will not press charges against Marston Hefner if he keeps his word to give a public apology for physically abusing me on several occasions, and seeks psychiatric help for his anger issues."
Hugh also released a comment on the situation ... saying, "If they care about each other, they'll patch it up."
Playmate Claire Sinclair has obtained an emergency restraining order against Hugh Hefner's son Marston Hefner -- after he allegedly beat her up last night during a heated argument.
Claire just left the Pasadena Police Department, where officers interviewed her about the incident -- and we're told police granted a 3-day stay-away order against Marston to give Claire time to move her stuff out of his place.
In the video, Claire says it's a 5-day restraining order -- but law enforcement sources tell us, it's just 3.
Claire tells TMZ, she plans to move out asap -- but if she needs more time ... she'll have to go to court to extend the protective order.
Claire says she called Hugh after the incident who expressed sympathy -- claiming he was very disappointed by the situation.
TMZ broke the story ... Marston was arrested around 11:15 PM last night for misdemeanor domestic violence after police responded to a 911 call from Sinclair's family -- and observed several injuries on the model's body.
Marston -- who has been dating Sinclair on-and-off since August 2010 -- admitted the two had gotten into an argument, but didn't cop to hitting her. He has since been released on $20,000 bail.
Hugh Hefner's oldest son Marston Hefner was arrested last night after he allegedly attacked his Playmate of the Year girlfriend Claire Sinclair ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops were called to the pad Marston shares with Sinclair in Pasadena, CA after one of Sinclair's family members called 911, claiming Marston had attacked her.
Cops arrived to the scene ... and we're told officers observed visible injuries on Sinclair's body ... including bruises and red marks.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Marston admitted the two had gotten into an argument ... but did not cop to striking Sinclair.
Sources tell us ... Sinclair told cops Marston had punched her, kicked her in the stomach and then refused to let her leave the residence. We're told Sinclair called family members after the alleged attack ... and her family called the cops.
After a brief investigation, Marston was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence at around 11:15 PM ... and hauled to a nearby police station where he was booked.
Marston was released on $20,000 bail a few hours later.
20-year-old Sinclair was named PMOY in 2011. She has been dating Marston on-and-off since August 2010.
Hugh Hefner has been screwed by the Internet .. and now the Playboy honcho has announced he's releasing the Lindsay Lohan issue early ... after the entire spread was leaked on the web.
Hef just tweeted, "Because of the interest & the Internet leak, we're releasing the Lindsay Lohan issue early."
As we previously reported, Playboy invested a TON of money into the Lohan edition -- and had printed thousands of extra copies in anticipation of unprecedented demand.
Lindsay Lohan is shooting nude photos for Playboy -- TMZ has confirmed -- and LiLo don't strip for peanuts ... the spread will earn her almost a million dollars!
Sources tell us the deal has been in the works for months, and that Lindsay balked at an initial $750K offer because she wanted ... ONE MILLION dollars ... to show the world what her momma gave her (apologies for the DiLo reference).
We're told Hugh Hefner and Co. recently came back to Lindsay with an offer less than her asking price -- but close enough for her to sign on the dotted line. No word yet on which issue Linds will be featured in ... but it's a good bet she'll be on the cover.
Lindsay's rep said, "I can neither confirm or deny at this time." Playboy didn't immediately respond to our email or phone call.
According to sources, the shoot started over the weekend -- which means Linds was juggling her court ordered morgue duties ... with getting nekkid.
Deal of the century -- some mystery buyer just purchased the massive engagement ring Hugh Hefner gave to Crystal Harris ... for a fraction of the original $90,000 price tag.
Sources tell TMZ, the unidentified bidder won Crystal's auction this morning -- bidding $38,000 for the 3.39 carat circular-cut diamond. With taxes and fees, the final bill was $47,500.
Shockingly, the ring actually exceeded auctioneer expectations -- because it was only supposed to sell for $20 -$30k.
Hugh reportedly shelled out the full $90k for the ring when he proposed to Crystal less than a year ago -- but Crystal called the wedding off.
A diamond isn't always forever ... sometimes it's only for 6 months -- especially for Hugh Hefner's ex-fiancee Crystal Harris ... who just put her engagement ring on a pretty famous auction block!
TMZ has learned ... the platinum ring, which boasts a 3.39 carat circular-cut diamond -- will be auctioned off by Christie's in NYC next month.
According to the listing, the ring is expected to sell somewhere in the range of $20 -$30k.
Sources close to Crystal tell us ... the former Playboy model "couldn't bear to look at the ring anymore because it brought back bad memories."
Think how the guy who paid for that rock feels ... right, Hef?
Sources close to Crystal tell TMZ, she officially moved into Jordan's Hollywood Hills home a couple weeks ago -- but she's been crashing at the place on and off for months ... while she split her time between L.A. and San Diego.
Surprisingly, we're told the two are NOT dating -- they're just really good friends ... and as we previously reported, they're both working hard to produce Crystal's new album.
But according to sources, neither Crystal nor Jordan is opposed to a relationship -- the prevailing sentiment ... if something romantic unfolds, so be it.
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