SERIOUS TIME: Teen Mom’s Nathan Griffith Faces 25 Years in Prison After Strangling Girlfriend.
Former Teen Mom 2 star Nathan Griffith could be heading to prison for up to 25 years — and all it might take is one more mistake.
The troubled ex of Jenelle Evans has pleaded guilty to domestic battery by strangulation after a violent assault on his 21-year-old girlfriend, Anastasia Biddle. The attack, which took place in April, is his second strangulation case in under two years — the first involving his own sister.
And because he was already on probation, Nathan’s future is now hanging by a thread.
⚖️ From MTV Fame to Felony Threats
At just 37, Griffith has gone from reality TV celebrity to repeat offender. Court documents reveal that as part of a new plea deal, the Nevada Department of Corrections could sentence him to 14 to 48 months — and that’s the best-case scenario.
If Nathan violates probation again — even for something as small as reckless driving or a DUI — prosecutors could slap him with a habitual criminal enhancement, triggering a 5–25 year sentence, with parole only possible after 10 years served.
🧨 A Violent Pattern Reemerges
Nathan was arrested on April 23 in Las Vegas and has remained behind bars since. His past caught up with him quickly — in 2023, he pleaded guilty to attempted battery by strangulation against his sister, Heather Griffith. This new case, involving Anastasia, came just months later.
Following his arrest, a no-contact order was issued. Anastasia later confirmed she was the victim and briefly uploaded — then deleted — an audio recording of Nathan allegedly trying to convince her not to show up in court. She’s since scrubbed him from her Instagram and declared their relationship over.
🪖 A Military Past Few Know About
Before MTV, Nathan served in the United States Marine Corps — a fact often overlooked in public coverage. He enlisted as a young adult and completed basic training, but has rarely spoken in-depth about his time in service.
Some sources say he was discharged under less-than-honorable conditions, though official details remain unclear. Critics now question whether unaddressed mental health issues stemming from his military past could have played a role in his post-service violence.
It’s a chapter of his life that rarely makes headlines — but one that may help explain his long-standing instability.
👶 Jenelle Breaks Her Silence
Jenelle Evans, who shares 10-year-old son Kaiser with Nathan, revealed he called her after the incident. Despite not seeing their son in nearly two years, Jenelle offered him a place to stay — briefly.
“I said, ‘Listen, you can come over here, you can spend the night and stay in Kaiser’s room... But in a few days, you’ve got to figure out what you’re doing,’” she told fans on social media.
Both Nathan and Jenelle are currently living in Las Vegas.
🧳 Broken Plans, Burned Bridges
Last year, Nathan had plans to relocate to Tennessee to be closer to Kaiser, who was then living with his grandmother, Doris. But those plans never materialized — and instead, he’s back in jail, with his freedom on the line.
He is expected to be sentenced by the end of the month and could face a fine of up to $10,000, in addition to mandatory blood or saliva testing.
❓ People Also Ask
What happened to Kaiser's dad Nathan?
Nathan Griffith was arrested in April 2025 for strangling his girlfriend and now faces up to 25 years in prison if he violates probation again.
Did Nathan and Jenelle have a baby?
Yes, Nathan Griffith and Jenelle Evans share a son named Kaiser Orion Griffith, born in 2014.
Was Nathan from Teen Mom in the Marines?
Yes, Nathan served in the U.S. Marine Corps before becoming known on Teen Mom 2, though details about his discharge remain limited.
Is Nathan from Teen Mom married?
No, Nathan is not currently married. His last known relationship, with Anastasia Biddle, ended following his recent arrest.
