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Florida Teen Arrested After Allegedly Striking Mother With Pork Chop Sparks Hilarious Reactions
A Florida teenager has been taken into custody for domestic battery after she struck her mother with a pork chop during a verbal altercation.
The incident happened on January 22 in the Jensen Beach region, according to a probable cause affidavit lodged by the responding officer.
The story has sparked widespread online discussion, with many recalling their own teenage misbehaviors, while others said they would never dare resort to violence against their moms.
Highlights
- 18-year-old Farrah Kernan has been arrested for domestic battery on a $2,500 bond after her mother called the cops on her.
- The teenager allegedly attacked her mother with a pork chop, causing her case to go viral.
- Florida’s domestic battery laws carry serious penalties like probation, jail time, and a fine that many would consider hefty for an 18-year-old.
“I’m 50 and wouldn’t pull that stunt with my Mom. She’d smack me so hard I’d be on the floor and probably bounce back up for round 2,” a netizen commented.
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Florida teen lands in jail after attacking her mother with a pork chop during a verbal altercation
Image credits: Martin Country Sheriff’s Office
Eighteen-year-old Farrah Kernan was engaged in an argument with her mother, Cynthia Kernan, last week, causing her to call 911, and a deputy from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office to arrive at the scene.
At some point during their argument, the teenager slapped her mother with her right hand. The episode was recorded by one of the mother’s friends.
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Investigators believe Kernan could have been under the influence of alc*hol when the altercation occurred, as the affidavit filed by the police officer mentions her having consumed it earlier in the day.
The mother told authorities that Kernan threw a pork chop at her before slapping her.
Though there was no recorded proof of this occurrence, the officer on the scene said he observed “food residue” on Cynthia’s left shoulder, which corroborated her claim.
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“Was it bone-in or boneless? Butterflied, thick cut, or thin cut? So many unanswered questions!” a reader wrote.
“There was some serious beef going on between them,” a second joked, while a third playfully probed if the pork chop was “cooked or frozen, because I would say it makes a difference.”
When the deputy sheriff confronted Kernan about her actions, she appeared confused and provided statements that were inconsistent with the evidence.
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“The video clearly shows Farrah Kernan striking Cynthia Kernan in the face with her right hand, causing Cynthia to recoil backward,” Officer Emmanuel Perez said.
“Based on the totality of the circumstances, including victim statements, physical evidence, and video footage, I established probable cause to believe that Farrah Kernan committed the offense.”
Kernan was reportedly uncooperative and employed screaming and crying to hinder the deputy’s investigation.
Domestic battery is classified as a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida and continues to be a persistent problem
Image credits: Facebook/Farrah Kernan
According to the last Florida Department of Law Enforcement Uniform Crime Report released in 2020, 106,515 cases of domestic violence were reported, resulting in 63,217 arrests.
The report also mentioned 217 casualties, representing approximately 20 percent of all homicides in Florida.
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According to Hussein and Webber Private Limited, a criminal defense law firm with offices in Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida, convicted domestic batterers may be sentenced to up to one year in jail or twelve months of probation, along with a fine of up to $1,000.
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Additional penalties for the offense may include community service hours, completion of a 26-week Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP), and the loss of major civil liberties, including concealed firearm carrying rights, prohibition of contact with the victim, and more.
Notably, under Florida law, a domestic battery convict is ineligible to have his or her record sealed or expunged, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, thus creating a lifetime criminal record.
The latter point deserves special attention, as it may affect Farrah Kernan’s education and employment options.
Farrah Kernan has previous physical altercation records against her
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Kernan was arrested last year for trespassing on a Jensen Beach causeway, according to local media. This was a day after she was issued a trespass warning for a physical altercation with a female.
The matter was resolved through a deferred prosecution agreement requiring 50 hours of community service.
“She was 17 when the trespass/as*ault happened and 18 when she as*aulted her ma with a pork chop. Of course, ac*hol was involved. I’m sure there is more to the story than this feature presents,” commented a reader.
Image credits: Facebook/Farrah Kernan
The conversation then shifted to Kernan’s mugshot, which many believed showed an unapologetic attitude.
“Her face is definitely saying, ‘and I will do it with a drumstick next,’” a reader wrote, while a second observed, “That smirk says it all.”
Kernan’s next step in the legal process would be an arraignment, where she will formally be informed of the charges against her and asked to enter a guilty or not guilty plea.
The court would then schedule a pretrial hearing, during which prosecutors and defense attorneys exchange evidence and file motions.
At this stage, both sides may attempt to resolve the case through negotiations. If no agreement is reached, the case could proceed to trial, where the outcome would be decided by a judge or a jury.
“With a pork chop??” one netizen commented, expressing amusement over the incident
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Apatheist 23 hours ago
There's an episode of Tales of the Unexpected where someone kills her husband with a joint - it might have been lamb - then eats the evidence (with the help of a hungry policeman who is there investigating). Maybe she was trying it out with a chop to start with?
Ludwig Michiel 8 hours ago
I have read "Lamb to the slaughter " , the short story by Roald Dahl that was adapted for that episode, it was indeed a frozen leg of lamb.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 23 hours ago
We've long known of the antics of Florida Man, is "Florida Teen" the next thing?
Mel in Georgia 23 hours ago
This girl would probably do better with therapy than with prison, but she does sound pretty out of control.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 23 hours ago
I'm not trying to be a snarky áss, but if it had been an 18-year-old man who had ássaulted and slápped his mother, would you still be saying that he'd do better with therapy than with prison? Farrah Kernan is 18 years old - legally an adult. Adults who commit ássault/báttery on family members are committing a very serious crime. They should go to prison. Farrah can certainly get therapy or counseling while in prison, but at 18 she is a legal adult and needs to face the legal repercussions of physically ássaulting a family member.
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Apatheist 23 hours ago
There's an episode of Tales of the Unexpected where someone kills her husband with a joint - it might have been lamb - then eats the evidence (with the help of a hungry policeman who is there investigating). Maybe she was trying it out with a chop to start with?
Ludwig Michiel 8 hours ago
I have read "Lamb to the slaughter " , the short story by Roald Dahl that was adapted for that episode, it was indeed a frozen leg of lamb.
Load More Replies... LakotaWolf (she/her) 23 hours ago
We've long known of the antics of Florida Man, is "Florida Teen" the next thing?
Mel in Georgia 23 hours ago
This girl would probably do better with therapy than with prison, but she does sound pretty out of control.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 23 hours ago
I'm not trying to be a snarky áss, but if it had been an 18-year-old man who had ássaulted and slápped his mother, would you still be saying that he'd do better with therapy than with prison? Farrah Kernan is 18 years old - legally an adult. Adults who commit ássault/báttery on family members are committing a very serious crime. They should go to prison. Farrah can certainly get therapy or counseling while in prison, but at 18 she is a legal adult and needs to face the legal repercussions of physically ássaulting a family member.
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