Kim Scott curses cops in body cam after suicide attempt
Body cam footage shows Eminem's ex-wife Kim Scott cursing at police as they tried to help her after a suicide attempt earlier this month in Michigan. Coverage of eminem8217s exwife kim scott details how she was loaded onto a stretcher, allegedly bit a female officer, and was arrested for assault and resisting arrest.
Key Takeaways
- Body cam video shows Kim Scott, 51, yelling expletives at officers outside her Michigan home after a suicide attempt.
- A female officer alleged Scott bit her; Scott was later said to be facing charges while being taken to hospital.
- A police report says she was tased after becoming "irate and combative," then arrested for assaulting an officer and resisting arrest.
- Relatives called 911 after she reportedly cut her wrist; she was rushed to McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens.
- Scott, formerly Kim Mathers, has prior mental-health struggles and a recent DUI-related court warrant.
What does the body cam footage show?
According to Page Six, citing video obtained by TMZ, Scott is seen being loaded onto a stretcher while shouting at police. She called one officer a "f–king idiot," and when told to lie down, replied, "f–k you, b–ch."
At least five officers and paramedics surround her in the clip. She appeared to be wearing only a bra and underwear. She also directed anger at someone who appeared to still be inside her house, telling them to get out and calling them a "dopehead."
Why was Kim Scott facing charges?
Later in the footage, a female officer tells a person off-camera that Scott is "getting charged" because she bit her. The officer's arms were photographed where she alleged the bite occurred. The person responds that Scott is going to the hospital.
A police report obtained by TMZ last week said Scott was tased after being "irate and combative," then arrested for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. For more celebrity alerts, see our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
How did the emergency call unfold?
Officers were first sent to Scott's home after a relative called 911. Dispatcher audio obtained by TMZ said the caller reported an aunt who had cut her wrist and was bleeding, with a knife still in her hand while she sat on the couch listening to music. The caller later said she was unconscious after the knife was removed.
Scott was rushed to McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens, Michigan. The mother of three has struggled with mental health issues and has attempted suicide twice before. She was also arrested in May on a suspected DUI charge, and Page Six reported in June that a warrant was issued after she failed to appear for her DUI hearing.
What is Kim Scott's history with Eminem?
Scott was previously married to Eminem, 53, whose real name is Marshall Mathers. They wed in June 1999 and divorced in 2001, then remarried in January 2006 before divorcing again that December. Their relationship has long been described as tumultuous.
If you or someone you know is affected by issues raised here, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 74174.