Ariana Madix's brother released from prison in drug case

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix's brother Jeremy Madix is released from prison on bail after asking the judge to release him pending trial. In contact can report exclusively.

According to court documents, the In contactA judge in Florida approved the release of 32-year-old Jeremy on $80,000 bail.

As In contact As previously reported, Jeremy and his friend had Jonah Ahad traveled from Orlando International Airport in Florida to Germany.

The duo was stopped by Customs and Border Protection agents. According to court documents, In contactAuthorities found 64 bags of marijuana weighing over 34 kilograms in Jeremy's suitcases.

Agents said they found another 31 bags of marijuana weighing 37 pounds in Jeremy's friend's suitcase.

TMZ reported that the two were released without arrest that day. Instead, the paper said Jonah was arrested in May. Jeremy was arrested at his home in Oceanside, California, in July and then flown to Florida for trial.

As we first reported, Jeremy asked the court last week to release him and return him to California.

His attorney said: “Mr. Madix resides in Oceanside, California, where he lives with his fiancée. He has lived in California for over 10 years and has both family and friends there and a strong family network ready to support him.”

“Mr. Madix is ​​gainfully employed at a vodka distillery and tasting room. He is hardworking and regularly works 10-12 hour days. Mr. Madix's job is waiting for him in California, assuming he can return there within a reasonable period of time. Mr. Madix is ​​enrolled in college courses at Mira Costa College in Oceanside, California. He is enrolled in courses beginning the week of August 19, 2024,” the attorney added.

Tanya Madix, Ariana and Jeremy's mother, wrote a letter praising her son's character and supporting his bail application. She said: “I am Tanya Madix, Jeremy's mother. He is a wonderful, loving son. When he comes to visit, he always takes care of anything I want done in my house. He is a kind person. He always checks on me.”

She added: “He has been doing well in California for the last 10 years. He has a good job and is well-liked by his employer. He shares a home with his lovely fiancée Rachael and their two dogs. Jeremy is proud of his home and puts a lot of effort into improving the property.”

One of his bosses also wrote a letter on his behalf, saying: “I personally was the one who interviewed and hired Jeremy Madix for his current position as Director of Operations and General Manager of the Misadventure & Co brand. It was and still is my best leadership decision I have made in the last 20 years.”

His boss added: “Jeremy has had job security in my company since day one because of his tenacity and professionalism in dealing with the growth and development of the company. Nevertheless, he will continue to have a long-term position in my company, not only because of his work ethic, but also because of his character.”