Overview
- Morales, 40, was taken into custody at her Midland home Saturday night, April 11, on a charge of assault causing bodily injury involving family violence.
- A probable-cause affidavit reported by TMZ and the Daily Mail alleges she wrapped her hands around her husband's throat during an argument and scratched him, with a witness noting a child was in the room.
- The document says she told deputies she pushed him away and “accidentally” scratched him, and it notes he did not want to press charges though his neck bled.
- She posted bond and was released from the Midland County Detention Center, and officials have provided few details as public records requests are processed.
- Morales became known worldwide in 1987 as “Baby Jessica” after a 58-hour rescue from a 22-foot well, an ordeal that led to numerous surgeries and the loss of a toe.