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That same year he was arrested in a separate incident in which he punched a man hard enough to knock him unconscious at a family gathering.

He ultimately pleaded guilty to felony assault likely to cause great bodily injury in 2015, and the incident forced him to leave his role on Scandal, which he starred on for its first three seasons.

However, he again avoided jail time in exchange for three years of probation and two months of community labor, as well as the requirement that he take 26 anger management course sessions.

Short has a long history of domestic violence arrests and convictions.

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According to TMZ's sources, Short and his wife have previously taken and completed domestic violence programs in the past.

The actor, who was previously married to Brandi Short from 2001–2003 and Tanee McCall from 2005–2013, has a lengthy history of violence that has led to run-ins with the law.

In addition to the disputed July 7 incident, Abramyan-Short claimed that her husband had grabbed her roughly and gave her a bruise on the arm on June 24, which she included a photo of.

She also included a photo of red marks on her back and shoulder, allegedly caused by Short pushing and scratching her on June 22.

One particularly disturbing photo in the restraining order request showed Abramyan-Short with an apparent black eye, which she claimed her husband previously gave her in October 2023 with his elbow after allegedly throwing her down the stairs.

Another photo appearing to show a bloody scratch and bruises on her upper arm was allegedly from Short grabbing her roughly in March 2023.

She included a photo of bruises on her arm where Short allegedly grabbed her roughly

Another photo showed more bruises on her arms from an incident on June 24 when Short allegedly grabbed her

She accused him of pushing and scratching her on June 22, and a photo of red marks on her back and shoulder were the alleged result

She claimed Short grabbed and scratched her in a previous incident from March 2023, and a photo appeared to show a bloody scratch and bruises to her upper arm

She also included a photo of a bloodied finger from an alleged violent incident

She also claimed that Short had sent her threatening and abusive text messages on multiple occasions.

She noted that Short had been convicted of a DUI and claimed he was drinking daily, which led him to become 'violent and belligerent,' and she said she didn't think their children were safe in his presence.

Meet Rashida Russel.

The pretty lady is the new love interest of choreographer, actor, and singer Columbus Short! Not to mention his Scandal character was killed off!

There are no more details about Rashida for now, but hanging out with Columbus will surely get her more exposure sooner rather than later, so stay tuned in for updates!

Any advice for her?

Check out Columbus on Instagram here.

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Scandal star Columbus Short heading to divorce as harrowing 'domestic violence' photos are released

The Scandal actor Columbus Short is reportedly cruising toward a divorce after his wife was granted a temporary restraining order against him.

On Monday, a judge signed off on a restraining order request filed by Aida Abramyan-Short, who claimed that her husband had injured her at their home on July 7, according to documents obtained by DailyMail.com.

In her request, Short's wife claimed that he attacked her after a day of heavy drinking while she was doing laundry.

DailyMail.com has contacted Short and Abramyan-Short for comment but hasn't yet received a response.

In 2014, he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor domestic violence involving McCall in a deal that allowed him to avoid jail time in exchange for performing 30 hours of community service. Additionally, my prayer is that my husband gets the help he needs.'

In her own temporary restraining order request from Monday, she claimed that Short began shouting at her to not slam a door before pushing her and choking her with both hands.

According to her, it was her own screams about her husband trying to choke her that led a neighbor to call police, who proceeded to arrest her.

He has twice been convicted of domestic violence against his current wife, with whom he shares two young children; pictured in 2018

Short is seen along his scandal castmates in 2012(Standing left to right: Guillermo Diaz, Short,Jeff Perry, Tony Goldwyn and harry; Seated: Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, and Kerry Washington)

In Abramyan-Short's restraining order request, she noted that Short was convicted in 2021 of domestic violence against her.

He was also previously convicted and sentenced to a year in prison for hitting her in a 2018 conviction.

According to TMZ and other media outlets she claims she is not, we repeat, NOT! afraid of her beau, she simply does not care about his violent past and even says he totally treats her like a queen!

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Rashida met her now prince charming, a.k.a 32-year-old Columbus Short recently.

Short was later arrested and charged for domestic violence against Abramyan-Short in 2022, but those charges were ultimately dropped.

According to TMZ's sources, Short's wife and their children have been staying with her parents since her arrest.

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Sources also said the puppy was doing well after allegedly being abused, though they noted that Short didn't take it to a veterinarian after his wife allegedly injured it.

Abramyan-Short is currently required to stay 100 yards away from her husband under the terms of his temporary restraining order.

In Short's TRO request, he claimed his wife kicked and tossed their 10-month-old puppy before hitting him in the eye with a glass trophy that cut him.

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Apparently they were both cooling it off in Barbados when they crossed paths and the romance began. Rashida better be prepare for the negative comments –and possible jokes –she’s about to face after what she said!

In order to do that, Rashida who was living in New York City has made the move to Atlanta, where Short resides, apparently on his request.

Columbus, who was accused of threatening to kill estranged wife Tanee McCall seems no big deal for Russel who insists he is a prefect gentleman in their relationship.

Rashida Russel: Columbus Short’s New Girlfriend

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Who in their right mind would take in a man who is facing accusations of domestic violence against his estranged wife?

The relationship has now developed to the point that she is taking care of her man by remembering all of his calendar appointments and appearances (can’t he afford an assistant?

Short's wife was granted a restraining order against him a week after he received his own temporary restraining order against her for alleged domestic violence after police were called by a neighbor and arrested her.

And on Tuesday, sources told TMZ that Short, 42, is preparing to file for divorce after deciding that their latest run-in with the law was the end of the marriage.

We got the answer for ya! He said a neighbor called the cops, who arrested his wife; pictured in 2019 in Beverly Hills

But Abramyan-Short claims her husband was drinking all day before attacking and choking her; seen in 2020 in Atlanta

She said in a statement to TMZ: 'Over the past week, my family and I have endured an extremely painful and deeply personal experience.

Columbus has definitely had a difficult year, its been negative headline after negative headline but should he be throwing himself in a deep and meaningful relationship or trying to deal with one problem at a time?

columbus short girlfriend rashida russell

Following a distressing incident in July, I felt compelled to seek legal protection to help ensure our safety while matters are addressed in court.

'My focus remains on protecting and providing for my family, and on allowing the legal system to proceed without external interference. How is that treating her like a queen?!).