Footage of Amber Portwood's violent behavior towards the father of her child, Gary Shirley, has prompted an investigation from the police department in Anderson, Indiana, as well as Child Protective Services.
On October 20, 2010, The Today Show aired a segment revolving around the depicted domestic abuse in both seasons. NBC's Dan Abrams discussed the possible legal consequences Portwood could face under Indiana law, and under the maximum punishment, Portwood could be charged with 4 felonies (conducting abuse in front of a child under 14, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse/neglect), along with several related misdemeanors. Police have searched Portwood's apartment, finding "evidence that requires further investigation", although they would not specify what had been found.
On November 3, it was reported that Portwood agreed to allow Indiana's child protective services to monitor her for up to six months in the wake of her televised assault on ex-boyfriend Gary, which sparked hundreds of public complaints questioning her suitability to be a mother. Portwood was allowed to maintain custody of their two-year-old daughter Leah.
On November 18, after an extensive investigation, Portwood was charged with three counts of domestic violence for incidents of abuse inflicted on Shirley that aired on the reality show.The same day, MTV released a statement concerning the charges filed on Portwood: "We are cooperating with all parties and hope for a quick and fair resolution that allows everyone involved to move forward in a positive manner." On November 24, it was announced that Portwood's daughter, Leah, had become a ward of the state of Indiana as a result of Portwood's assault on Gary Shirley, though Leah is still in Shirley's custody until a hearing is set.
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