Anna Johnston, one of the breakout stars of TLC’s 7 Little Johnstons, was arrested for DUI in Georgia on October 10. Police found the 26-year-old in a parked car on the highway with her boyfriend Jeffrey Messervy and his cousin. According to the report, Messervy was already on the phone trying to arrange a ride so Johnston would not drive any further. Officers say her speech was slurred, and her reported blood alcohol content was 0.139, well above Georgia’s 0.08 legal limit. She was released the next day on a $1,563 bond.
The mugshot making the rounds has Johnston smiling, which has sparked a lot of conversation online about how these photos shape public perception. She has not publicly commented on the arrest.
The timing adds another layer. Johnston has been open on the show about her estrangement from her parents, Amber and Trent Johnston, and her brother Jonah. Trent has said on camera that he and Amber will never give up on her. Fans are now wondering how, or whether, the family responds publicly. What do you think should happen next for Anna?
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