**Country Star’s Child Released Early from Jail: Update on Wynonna Judd’s Daughter**
Grace Kelley, the daughter of renowned country singer Wynonna Judd, has been released from the Elmore County Jail in Alabama. Kelley, 27, was taken into custody on April 5, facing charges of indecent exposure and obstructing governmental operations. Her release comes more than a month and a half after her arrest, marking another chapter in her troubled history with the law.
### Arrest Details
Kelley was arrested after allegedly exposing her breasts and lower body at a busy intersection of I-65 and Highway 14. According to court documents, she sat on the roadside edge and refused to comply with a police officer’s orders. This led to her being charged with indecent exposure and obstructing governmental operations. At the time of her release, an additional charge of soliciting prostitution was listed on the jail’s website, but court filings indicate that this charge has been dismissed.
### Troubled Past
This is not Kelley’s first run-in with the law. In 2017, she was arrested in Tennessee on multiple charges, including the manufacturing, selling, and distributing of methamphetamine. She later violated her probation by leaving a court-mandated drug recovery program early, which led to an eight-year prison sentence. However, Kelley was granted an early release in 2019 after serving just two years of her sentence.
### Recent Legal Troubles
Kelley’s latest arrest adds to a series of legal issues she has faced over the years. Less than a year ago, she was taken into custody for violating an order of protection and a restraining order. Her history of legal troubles has been a source of public concern, especially given her high-profile family background.
### Family Background
Grace Kelley is the daughter of Wynonna Judd and her first husband, Arch Kelley. Wynonna Judd, a celebrated country music star, has two children with Arch Kelley: Grace and her brother Elijah. Grace is also the niece of actress Ashley Judd and the granddaughter of the late Naomi Judd, who was part of the Grammy-winning country duo The Judds.
### Public Reaction
Wynonna Judd has previously spoken about her daughter’s struggles with the law. In an exclusive interview with Fox Nation’s “The Pursuit! With John Rich,” Judd said, “I’ve got one on patrol, and I’ve got one on parole.” She added, “I’m no different than anyone else. I’ve got kids who have made great successful choices. I have just as much to say about the testimony – emphasis on the word ‘test’ – of both my children saying, ‘Wow, that didn’t work.'”
### Impact on Parole
Kelley’s recent arrest could have significant implications for her parole status. Although she was granted an early release from her eight-year prison sentence, she was supposed to remain on parole until 2024. It remains unclear how her latest legal troubles will affect her parole conditions.
### Personal Life
In addition to her legal issues, Kelley has faced personal challenges. During a leave of absence from jail in March 2022, she gave birth to a daughter, Kaliyah Chanel. Wynonna Judd has been taking care of Kaliyah, adding another layer of complexity to the family’s situation.
### Public Silence
Despite the public interest in Kelley’s legal troubles, Wynonna Judd has not publicly commented on her daughter’s latest arrest. Representatives for Judd did not respond to requests for comment from various news outlets.
### Conclusion
Grace Kelley’s release from jail marks another chapter in her ongoing legal saga. With a history of drug-related charges and probation violations, her recent arrest for indecent exposure and obstructing governmental operations adds to her troubled past. As she navigates her legal challenges, the public remains keenly interested in how this will impact her future and her family.
**Source:** WSFA, Gray News, WSMV 4, Fox News Digital, Entertainment Tonight
