The fallout continues for superstar chef Justin Sutherland, who was arrested June 28 in Minnesota for threatening to kill his girlfriend.
A nonprofit in St. Paul mentioned Friday that it’s canceling its partnership with Sutherland to develop a brand new idea for Golden Thyme Espresso and Café, which the nonprofit’s belief purchased when the cafe’s house owners retired.
Earlier, a partnership between Minneapolis/St. Paul Journal and Sutherland was ended. The 2 collaborated since 2018 on an annual barbecue competition referred to as “Smoke Out.”
Sutherland’s credit embody judging on the TV exhibits “High Chef” and “Chopped,” and competing on “Iron Chef America,” “Match of Champions,” and internet hosting the collection “Quick Foodies” and “Style the Tradition with Justin Sutherland.”
Sutherland was arrested and charged with one felony depend of threats of violence with reckless disregard, in keeping with courtroom paperwork. Police responded to a 911 name that instructed a person was holding a lady at gunpoint.
Police arrived and located Sutherland exiting the handle. When requested to show round and put his fingers behind his head, Sutherland allegedly screamed, “I referred to as 911 and [you’re] attempting to f—ing arrest me?” and “It is best to simply f—ing kill me.”
Sutherland’s girlfriend informed police the incident began after they argued over attending a music competition. The girlfriend claimed she phoned her sister, and whereas chatting with her, Sutherland “positioned each fingers round her neck, and utilized stress whereas telling her, ‘I need you useless.’” She mentioned she was in a position to breathe, and the alternate solely lasted seconds.
The chef allegedly took her cellphone and broken it. She then went to the neighbors for a cellphone, however Sutherland brandished a black handgun. He allegedly mentioned, “Don’t come again right here, or I’m going to shoot you.”
He allegedly pointed his gun at her earlier than hitting her within the chest with the weapon.
After his arrest, Sutherland issued a press release apologizing for the scenario, however claiming innocence. “Over the weekend, I discovered myself in a scenario the place I used to be taken into custody and accused of against the law. I deeply remorse placing myself in that place and the ache and misery induced to these round me. I sincerely apologize to my household, associates, and followers,” he mentioned.
“I’m harmless of those prices and look ahead to utilizing the judicial system to show my innocence. However, this incident has made me notice the pressing want to hunt skilled assist and make vital modifications in my life.”
“I’m dedicated to creating amends and looking for remedy. As soon as once more, I supply my sincerest apologies to everybody affected by my habits. Thanks in your assist and understanding throughout this troublesome time whereas we look ahead to the reality to come back ahead and additional show my innocence.”
Sutherland was launched on his personal recognizance with out bail. He reportedly is getting into right into a remedy heart.
Final 12 months, Sutherland gained the Daytime Emmy Award for Culinary Host for his work on “Style the Tradition.” He beat out Man Fieri, Ina Garten, and Emeril Lagasse.
