Kellie Pickler’s Dad Arrested For Alleged Assault

The father of former “American Idol” contestant Kellie Pickler was arrested earlier this month, according to reports.

Clyde Raymond Pickler, 42, was reportedly arrested last week in Albemarle, North Carolina for allegedly assaulting a woman with a steak knife. As a result, he was booked with misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor assault on a female and a misdemeanor charge of communicating threats.

A trial date for Pickler was reportedly set for February 28.

However, as anyone who watched Kellie on “American Idol” knows, this is not his first run-in with the law.

In 2003, Pickler spent time in jail after stabbing his neighbor. On “Idol,” Kellie often spoke about her father’s troubles.

Kellie released her debut album “Small Town Girl” in October 2006. It was recently certified Gold for selling more than 500,000 copies.

Video: Kellie Pickler Sounds Off (November 2006)

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