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Kelley Wolf, estranged wife of ‘Party of Five’ actor Scott Wolf, has accused Utah police of brutality and unlawful detainment following her second involuntary psychiatric hold in less than a month.
The incident occurred on July 6, when Kelley was reportedly removed from a hot tub at Sundance Resort and placed under a behavioral health hold by Summit County officers.
Custody, restraining orders, and a family torn apart
In a series of emotional social media posts on July 12, Kelley shared images of bruises on her arms, claimed she had fallen down stairs, broken her wrist, and was offered psychiatric medications like lithium and Seroquel against her will. She wrote, “I was held for 7 days and they tried to keep me for 90.
I will not be quiet anymore.” With bruises visible and her voice unwavering, Kelley insists she will not be silenced saying, “I am kind.
I am a mother. I am a fighter. And I’ll never back down.”The detainment follows a turbulent divorce battle starting from Scott Wolf filed for divorce on June 9, citing irreconcilable differences after 21 years of marriage. On June 24, he was granted a temporary restraining order and sole custody of their three children naming Jackson with age 16, Miller of age 12, and Lucy who is 11.
Further Kelley was previously placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold on June 13, after making “concerning” comments during an social media live.Kelley has repeatedly denied any history of mental illness or substance abuse, stating: “I love my kids. I’m not crazy. I need help. And I want my kids back.”
Mental health, misdiagnosis, and public scrutiny
Kelley, a certified life coach and former ‘Real World’ star, has emphasized her background in psychology and mental health advocacy.
She claims the detentions have damaged her professional credibility and were orchestrated by a “small but vocal group” of former friends not her husband or family.“
I’ve committed two decades to helping people. The allegations against me are heinous and absurd,” she wrote. She also accused law enforcement of excessive force and emotional trauma, saying, “This is shameful. Be ashamed of yourselves, gentlemen.”
911 audio and police statements paint a complex picture
Audio obtained by TMZ reveals Kelley made a desperate 3 AM call to police on June 13, asking for help retrieving belongings from her home and expressing fear of her brother-in-law, who was staying with her children. Hours later, she was detained at Sundance Resort after a friend reported concerns about her mental state.Law enforcement stated: “She made concerning comments to a family member and to our deputies. We transported her to a local hospital.” Kelley later posted: “I have been taken against my will. Please check on my kids.”