Tatem O’Neal speaks out

Los Angeles - Tatem O’Neal’s father, Ryan, and younger half brother, Redmond, were arrested on Wednesday for suspected illegal substance possession, specifically methamphetamines.

According to Associated Press, their lawyer, Mark Werksman, denied Ryan was involved in any wrongdoing and believes he will soon be cleared of all charges. Werksman did not mention Redmond’s connection and declared he did not know which lawyer would represent him.

The two were released after $10,000 bail was posted. The prosecutors are still deciding whether to press charges against them or not.
Tatem recently told People magazine that she was worried about them afterwards but hopes they will get the help needed.

She was arrested in New York in June for trying to buy crack and cocaine and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. Redmond also has a history of arrests, drug abuse and rehab. In June 2008, he was charged with drug possession and a misdemeanor DUI charge, which he pleaded guilty to.

Tatem released the following statement: “Addiction, if untreated, can lead to jail, institutions and death. I love them both and I am sorry to hear about this.”

She admits that this addiction runs in the family and believes it is a disease. She hopes that her father will take this opportunity to get the help he desperately needs.

She also stated she will continue to pray for them and her entire family as well to overcome this difficult time ahead of them.