Mary Cosbys Son Charged with Domestic Violence Before Death

Mary Cosbys Son Charged with Domestic Violence Before Death

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's son Robert Cosby Jr. was embroiled in 

The Daily Mail can confirm that Robert had been charged with two  charges earlier this month - felony aggravated assault and felony assault earlier this month. An arrest warrant was also issued for him.

The charges stem from an alleged fight Robert got into with an unnamed individual in May 2024, a person who was only identified by her initials (A.S.) and who also referred to Robert as her 'husband,' according to TMZ.

A.S. told officers on November 23, 2025 that Robert - who was married to named Alexiana Smokoff however she filed for divorce in November - allegedly beat her up after she flushed his drugs down the toilet in May 2024.

She claimed Robert 'beat her about the face and head, and kicked her in the stomach'.  Robert then allegedly choked her for 10 seconds, leaving her unable to breathe.

A.S. provided officers with photos of her alleged injury which were taken the day of the incident. The photos captured her eyes looking 'red and swollen, her left eye has a lump below the eyebrow, and there is a red mark visible on A.S.'s neck.'

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Mary Cosby's son, Robert Cosby Jr., had been charged with two counts of domestic violence two weeks before his passing - felony aggravated assault and felony assault earlier this month 

Cosby Jr. is the son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Mary Cosby

As a result of his past domestic violence convictions, prosecutors said Robert was eligible for an enhanced sentence.  

The charging document lists Mary as a witness who officers received evidence from. 

Robert, pictured R, died at age 23 on Monday

Authorities confirmed they responded to the emergency call at approximately 6:14 p.m. Firefighters and paramedics were also dispatched. No further details have been released by officials.

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Robert's death comes just weeks after he was released from Salt Lake County Metro Jail after serving two months behind bars.

He was arrested after he went to the home belonging to his ex-wife Smokoff's family - a violation of a pretrial protective order, according to People.

In November, Robert plead guilty to eight charges which consisted of assault, violation of a protective order, criminal trespass, violation of a jail release court order, and others, according to People. 

At the time of his release, his attorney Clayton Simms told People that Robert Jr. 'expresses deep regret regarding his prior actions and acknowledges that his past behavior demonstrates poor judgment.'  

Viewers of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City saw Robert appear on the Bravo series several times over the years.

Salt Lake City police told TMZ that officers responded Monday night to a call for a 'full arrest/medical emergency' involving a 23-year-old male

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Robert's wife Alexiana Smokoff filed for divorce from him in November 2025 and last week was granted a temporary restraining order against him, according to TMZ.

During season four, Mary addressed learning that her son had secretly married Alexiana without her knowledge.

The wedding reportedly took place in August 2022 at a Utah courthouse.

Robert and Alexiana's alleged struggles with substance use were also featured as part of Mary's storyline on the show. 

Robert also had a history of legal issues.

He was arrested in Utah in September on multiple alleged charges, including trespassing and assault.

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He was previously arrested in 2022 for driving under the influence, at which time police said he did not have a valid license and failed to follow traffic laws.

Mary has appeared on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City since its debut, with her family life occasionally featured on the show (Mary seen in 2024)

He later pleaded guilty to the DUI charge.

During part 2 of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City season 6 reunion, which aired in January, Mary spoke about her son's arrest and time in jail.

'I know he's somewhere where he's not using,' she said. 'Unfortunately he's learning the hard way, but I'm okay with it.'

Still, she said, as a mother, 'you don't wanna see your kid suffer, but I know it's good, and I'd rather him be there than dead.'

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