Is it really cause for celebration when a serial domestic abuser gets a get-out-of-jail-free card? Because apparently, Teen Mom 2 fans are supposed to be thrilled that Nathan Griffith’s parole has been approved. Girl, sit down—we need to talk about this.
The problematic reality TV dad, best known for his volatile relationship with OG cast member Jenelle Evans, was serving a 14-48 month sentence in Nevada after yet another domestic violence incident. This time, he allegedly strangled his girlfriend Anastasia in April 2025. But here’s where it gets absolutely wild: this wasn’t his first rodeo with strangulation charges. Oh no, honey—this was strike THREE. As in, the third domestic violence arrest involving strangulation for this man. The pattern is more obvious than a two-faced friendship at a reality TV reunion.
During his recent parole hearing, Nathan apparently presented himself as a reformed man ready to rejoin society. The parole board bought it, which says everything we need to know about their decision-making process. Meanwhile, his victims and fans are left wondering how many chances one person gets before consequences actually stick.
Jenelle Evans, who famously dated Nathan years ago and shares a son with him, has remained relatively quiet on the situation. But let’s be real—this woman has seen his behavior firsthand and knows exactly what kind of man she’s dealing with. The fact that he’s being released early is giving us flashbacks to every time an abuser gets a slap on the wrist.
Social media has been absolutely DIVIDED on the news. Some fans are claiming people deserve second chances, while others are pointing out that three domestic violence arrests involving strangulation isn’t a second chance situation—it’s a pattern of violence that should keep dangerous offenders exactly where they belong: behind bars. The comments sections are chaos, with Teen Mom stans dragging anyone who’s celebrating this approval.
What makes this even messier is that Nathan’s release comes at a time when reality TV is under scrutiny for platforming problematic men who never seem to face real consequences. MTV has already faced criticism for keeping some toxic cast members on air despite their legal troubles.
So here’s the real question: Has the justice system failed yet again, or do we believe people can genuinely change? Because Netflix documentaries about abuse tell a very different story than Nathan’s parole hearing apparently did.
What do you think? A) Nathan deserves a second chance and should be supported in rehabilitation B) Three domestic violence arrests involving strangulation prove he’s a dangerous threat who shouldn’t be released