AceShowbiz - Kim Scott is facing multiple felony charges related to assaulting a police officer amid a mental health crisis, AllHipHop reports. The troubling episode unfolded when police intervened following a relative’s call about her self-harm attempts.

Page Six and TMZ both detail that officers encountered Scott at her home in a highly agitated and combative state, dressed only in a bra and underwear. When police attempted to place her in handcuffs, she resisted and bit one officer’s forearm. After being tased to subdue her, Scott then kicked an officer in the left shin during the arrest. Wionews also confirms that Scott was taken into custody following the confrontation and was bleeding during the incident, which led to the bitten officer being hospitalized due to exposure to her blood.

Kim Scott is known as the ex-wife of Eminem, the acclaimed hip hop artist famous for his breakthrough album "The Slim Shady LP" and roles in films such as 8 Mile and Funny People. Eminem and Kimberley Anne Scott’s past relationship has been a subject of public interest, and this latest news adds a difficult chapter to her story. Scott has a history of mental health struggles, including multiple suicide attempts, with a notable incident in 2015 and another hospitalization in 2021 involving combative behavior.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by individuals dealing with mental health crises and the complexities law enforcement encounters when responding to such emergencies. The felony charges Kim Scott now faces underscore the serious consequences of the altercation with police during a vulnerable moment in her life.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.