Gay adult star Drake Von arrested on domestic violence charges
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Award-winning gay adult star Drake Von has been arrested in Las Vegas and charged in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident involving his partner.
According to court records cited by TMZ, Von, whose legal name is Dawson Bacon, was arrested on Tuesday (2 June) and faces two felony charges: domestic battery by strangulation and coercion constituting domestic violence involving the threat or use of physical force. Von has also been charged with misdemeanour domestic battery.
A spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told the publication that the incident took place at a Las Vegas residence, though authorities have not publicly released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the allegations.
The spokesperson also said that Von is accused of attempting to strangle his partner. As of now, no further information about the alleged victim or the events leading to the arrest has been made public. TMZ also reports that attempts to reach Von for comment were unsuccessful.
Von is a well-known figure in the gay adult entertainment industry and has worked in the field since turning 18. He received multiple nominations at the GayVN Awards in 2024, ultimately winning awards including Favourite Twink and Favourite C***. He is also known for co-running the “Baconator Twins” OF account with his identical twin brother.
Court records indicate that Von is being held on a $25,246 bond.
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