Skai Jackson's Baby Daddy's Situation Escalates After Latest Arrest

By Afouda Bamidele on July 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM EDT

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Skai Jackson's former beau, Deondre Burgin, continues to face legal issues stemming from his controversial actions.

The "Jessie" alum's name recently got dragged into her ex's mess as he received another arrest warrant for an alleged car theft incident. This marks his second arrest warrant, as the first resulted in his recent incarceration for failing to appear in court.

Skai Jackson and the ever-troublesome Deondre Burgin dated privately and successfully kept their romance out of the public eye until their situation turned toxic. Months after welcoming a son in January, the actress filed a domestic violence restraining order against the media personality.

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Skai Jackson's Ex Accused Of Stealing A Man's Car & Assaulting Him

Skai Jackson's boyfriend Deondre Burgin behind bars in Ohio as actress gives birth to their baby boy.
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According to the police report obtained by TMZ, Burgin and an accomplice were involved in a car theft incident. The crime allegedly occurred on June 21 when the perps approached a man near his parked Mercedes in Cincinnati, Ohio.

One suspect reportedly threatened the man with a gun, ordering him to hand over his belongings. The weapon wielder also assaulted the victim with the gun before snatching the car keys with the help of their accomplice, per the police report.

It was unclear what role Burgin played in the incident; however, cops claimed he hopped into the stolen vehicle with his partner but later ditched the car.

Cincinnati PD responded to the alleged robbery by issuing a warrant for his arrest, filing their claims after Hamilton County Prosecutors came after Burgin's head.

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Inside The Infamous Media Personality's First Arrest Warrant

Burgin received his second arrest warrant after facing a pending arrest warrant in Hamilton County, Ohio. He was taken into custody on July 14 while washing his car at a gas station in Kenton County, Kentucky.

The drama surrounding his first arrest warrant began after Burgin was cited for failing to reinstate his driver's license and for improperly placing the license plate in Cincinnati. The Blast shared that the crimes earned him a May 5 court date; however, Burgin did not attend.

His absence led to the issuance of the arrest warrant and his subsequent booking into jail, where he was photographed for a mugshot.

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This incident marked one of many in Burgin's infamous rap sheet, including a detention in April over a separate outstanding warrant. He was also serving a 90-day sentence in January when Jackson gave birth to their son.

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The Former Disney Star Filed A Restraining Order Against Her Baby Daddy

Skai Jackson at the 2025 BET Awards held at the Peacock Theater on June 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, Ca.
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Burgin's infamy with the law continued in May when Jackson filed a restraining order against him, citing domestic abuse. She accused him of gruesome, violent crimes, claiming she was a victim of his uncontrollable behavior for over a year.

Jackson detailed several instances of terror, including an assault on Mother's Day. She alleged Burgin pulled her hair and slammed her face against a car window despite her holding their son in her arms. She claimed he was equally abusive during her pregnancy and once told her to drink bleach.

According to Jackson, Burgin threatened to stab her growing baby bump if she raised any alarms and would choke, scratch, and assault her in various ways.

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When he wasn't laying hands on her, her ex allegedly destroyed her belongings. On that note, Jackson begged the court to protect her, her son, and her pet from Burgin's violence.

The Former Couple's Turbulent Relationship

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Although Jackson grew up in the spotlight, she kept her relationship with Burgin a secret. Fans were unaware of who she was dating or how serious their romance was until she surprised them with her pregnancy in November 2024.

"I'm thrilled to begin this new chapter in my life, embracing motherhood and diving into new acting projects. My heart is so full!" Jackson gushed to PEOPLE at the time. She kept her then-boyfriend's identity a secret even after welcoming their son in January 2025.

However, the cracks in their love life became evident months before her pregnancy announcement. Jackson was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery for allegedly attacking her partner, but she was not officially charged.

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Days after her arrest in August 2024, she told fans on TikTok: "Never depend on a man for anything. Period!"

Skai Jackson Announced Her Son's Arrival In The Cutest Way

Skai Jackson at The Man in the White Van red carpet
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Jackson confirmed she had welcomed a bouncing baby boy in January, with The Blast reporting that she shared the heartwarming news in an Instagram post. The new mom dropped an adorable picture of herself and her son, but kept their faces hidden.

The snap captured Jackson rocking matching dark green outfits with the baby, who sat between her legs. She held his tiny hands in hers and captioned the post with his name, writing: "Kasai." The post generated thousands of comments from fans who congratulated the first-time mom.

The list of well-wishers included renowned stars such as Keke Palmer, Rapper JT, Ice Spice, actress Lala, and Jackson's mother, Kiya Cole.

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During her pregnancy announcement last November, the former Disney star credited her mom as a fantastic role model and hoped to impart the lessons she had learned to her child.

Will Skai Jackson's name keep getting dragged into her baby daddy's legal drama?

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