The son of former Real Housewife of Orange County Lauri Peterson, Josh Waring, has reached a plea deal and is set to be released from prison.
The 32-year-old former reality star was on trial for several counts including attempted murder from a July 2016 shooting.
However he plead guilty on Friday to several felony counts including assault with a firearm, evading a police officer, 2 counts of assault, hit-and-run with property damage and battery according to TMZ.
Tough times: Josh Waring has reached a plea deal and is set to be released from prison, he was on trial for several counts including attempted murder from a July 2016 shooting
Support system: He is the son of former Real Housewife of Orange County Lauri Peterson, seen here at a courtroom in Santa Ana in August 2018
His attorney, Joel Garson, told the publication that his client will get time served thus will be released on Friday.
It has not been an easy four years for Josh as he was slashed in the face by a fellow inmate in an incident that took place on October 9 in the Orange County jail in Santa Ana.
Waring has been in jail since 2016 for an alleged shooting and car theft. He was badly beaten and cut.
In the closed-circuit video, Waring is seen wearing a white t-shirt and white shorts.
It has not been an easy four years for Josh as he was slashed in the face by a fellow inmate in an incident that took place on October 9 in the Orange County jail in Santa Ana
A shirtless, heavily tattooed inmate armed with razor blades wrapped in a towel attacks Waring
Waring defends himself as best he can but suffers serious cuts to his face and chest
Waring told his mother that he feels his life is in danger from both inmates and jail guards
This is at least the third time that Waring was assaulted by a fellow inmate, according to his mother
Waring was worried that the razors used in the attack weren’t sterile, and that he could have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease
A shirtless, heavily tattooed man is seen charging at Waring and delivering a number of blows with the razors.
Waring tries to defend himself and retaliates, but he absorbs more blows than he delivers.
Shortly after the incident, his mother Peterson shared photos of her son’s injuries.
The upsetting, graphic photos show multiple stitches on Waring’s face, and 20 staples in a major laceration in his chest.
Waring was worried that the razors used in the attack weren’t sterile, and that he could have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease.
In an interview with TMZ at the time, Peterson said her son has been repeatedly attacked not just by inmates but also by jail guards.
Family first: peterson pictured at Watch What Happens live in 2015
In an interview with TMZ at the time, Peterson said her son has been repeatedly attacked not just by inmates but also by jail guards
‘Josh has been telling me over the last few years that his life is in danger and that guards have been threatening to kill him and other inmates have attacked him,’ she said.
‘To see this actually come to fruition and happen is just horrific for me.
‘I’m appalled, I’m sad, I’m brokenhearted. I’m disgusted. I’m concerned.’
Peterson says that she feared for her son’s life.
‘I’m thankful that he is alive because looking at this video and seeing how premeditated this was – he was clearly trying to kill Josh,’ she said.
Peterson told TMZ that her son is being targeted because of his ‘so-called celebrity status.’
The jail placed Waring in protective custody at the time, which has reportedly made him a target among other inmates.
She alleges that the guards who are supposed to protect her son have intentionally allowed other inmates to attack him.
‘The actual jail itself is facilitating these attacks,’ she said.
‘This is his third attack from inmates.’
Tough items: Waring is pictured in court on Friday
Peterson is also alleging that the authorities have covered up attacks on her son at the hands of guards.
‘He’s also been attacked by guards that are on video tape that is under protective seal, and its’ being covered up right now,’ she said.
‘We’re trying to get that protective seal released so that the public can see the guard attack Josh in the middle of the night while he was sleeping.’
In 2016, Waring was arrested after he allegedly shot a man at a sober living home where he was staying.
If convicted, he would have faced life imprisonment as both Waring and his mother have said he is innocent.
Peterson was on the Real Housewives of Orange County. She quit the show in 2008 after her son, who has struggled with drug addiction, ran into legal troubles. From left: Former RHOC stars Jeana Keough, Jo De La Rosa, Peterson, and Vicki Gunvalson in 2016
Authorities allege that in June 2016, Waring shot Daniel Lopez in Costa Mesa, California, and then fled in a stolen vehicle.
Waring’s first trial was ruled a mistrial because his right to a speedy trial was violated.
Waring was charged with battery, hit and run with property damage; resisting arrest and obstructing an officer; unlawful taking of a vehicle, reckless driving, and evading police.
Peterson quit the Bravo reality show in 2008 after revealing that her son was addicted to heroin, had relapsed and was arrested.