

He started his own company to sell merchandise with his own character and design. He got his nickname Chumlee at the age of 12 due to his large stature.
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The sexual assault charge which led to the search was actually dropped. Austin 'Chumlee' Russell is best known for his appearance in the TV show 'Pawn Stars'. If he follows the terms of his probation, he will not be stuck with a felony charge. After pleading guilty to the charges stemming from the police's finds, the judge on the case sentenced Chumlee to probation until 2019. The warrant was related to a sexual assault complaint, but it led to the police finding a small amount of meth, a bunch of pot, a stash of anti-anxiety medication Xanax and what has been referred to as a "small arsenal" of guns and other weaponry. If you aren't up on the backstory regarding the reality TV star's case, the police obtained a search warrant for Austin Russell's home on March 9. Upcoming episodes were actually shot before Chumlee's arrest last March, so if you were expecting a reference or a comment or two, you shouldn't be getting them. Chumlee Reacts To Receiving 10 YEAR PRISON SENTENCE (Shocking)With his inquisitiveness and sharp financial sense, Chumlee rose to theposition of richest char. In fact, Pawn Stars is not planning to address anything having to do with Chumlee Russell's arrest and subsequent court ordeal, at all. Fox News has reported that "there has been no change" when it comes to Chumlee's employment on the popular series.
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Chumlee on History Channel television show Pawn Stars.Following a plea deal that Chumlee Russell made after his arrest, reports indicate that the reality star will be back on the series when it returns to the schedule. The shop is co-owned by Chumlee and his brother, Sage Russell. Pawn Stars returned for its latest season on March 22, 2021, and Chumlee was very much a part of it. Chumlee’s candy shop features classics like Turkish Taffy, Astro Pops and Niklnips, at least one of which sounds like a stripper name. He has cleared his past legal battles and already finished his probation in 2019. Is He Still on Pawn Stars?Ĭhumlee is still a part of Pawn Stars as of 2021. The TV star was sentenced to three years of probation as well as counseling. Chumlee made his first court appearance on March 11, 2016.

His lawyer aimed to lower his sentence through his guilty plea. Did He Plead Guilty?Ĭhumlee pleaded guilty to 20 counts of felony charges that included firearms and drug charges. Authorities also found firearms inside the home of Chumlee. There were also several drug paraphernalia scattered all over the place. Coincidentally, the police found various illegal substances such as Xanax, marijuana, and a rolled-up dollar bill with white powder that appeared to be cocaine. A woman accused the TV star of sexual assault, so the police raided his home as part of the investigation. The police raided Chumlee’s house in connection to an investigation for sexual assault on March 9, 2016. However, in 2016 he got into some trouble with the law. As noted by The Talko, one of the behind-the-scenes things going on with 'Pawn Stars' is Chumlee's candy store called Chumlee's Candy on the Blvd., which he opened with his brother, Sage, in 2017. Everything was smooth sailing for his career as the show gained popularity and his earnings as a TV star skyrocketed. Chumlee has been buddies with Corey Harrison, the son of the pawnshop’s owner Rick Harrison. His relationship with the pawnshop’s owners dates back to his childhood days. He has been part of the show ever since it first aired. Chumlee is the pinball and sneakers expert on Pawn Stars, a reality TV show based on the operations of Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas.
