In September 2008, actor Ryan O’Neal and his son Redmond O’Neal were both arrested. This came after a surprise search of the actor’s home by police officials who were doing a probation check on Redmond. Today the senior O’Neal was in court and plead guilty to a felony drug charge of possessing a controlled substance.
The 67 years old actor was sentenced to participate in a 18-month drug program while his son is awaiting his hearing on February 20th. The September police search uncovered drugs in Redmond’s bedroom along with a vile in Ryan’s bedroom.
While awaiting his day in court, Ryan’s lawyer has professed his clients innocence and promised that he would be vindicated. We’re not sure what happened but pleading guilty clearly tells a different story. Redmond’s mother is actress Farrah Fawcett.
Sadly the O’Neal family has been plagued with addiction issues. Daughter Tatum O’Neal was also arrested in 2008. Read her story here. Ryan’s oldest son, Griffin O’Neal recently spoke out about his family’s addiction issues here.
You can view the father and son mugshots here.