MTV star Madison Channing Walls' assault case dismissed after father's sudden tragic death

MTV star Madison Channing Walls’ assault case filed by her father has been dismissed because of his sudden death. 

Madison, 32, was arrested for assault after an altercation with her father, Michael Shapshak, on March 27. 

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In court papers exclusively obtained by The U.S. Sun, the charge against Madison has been declined because of Michael’s death in November. 

The December 15 court papers read: “Victim is deceased and family does not wish to pursue charges.”

As The U.S. Sun previously reported, Madison was arrested on March 27 and charged with assault causing bodily injury. 

In the incident report, officers arrived at a physical disturbance at Madison’s parents' home, where she resides with her daughter Harper, 7. 

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According to the report, Michael claimed to authorities that Madison struck him “on the left side of the jaw and scratched the right arm after the two of them were in a verbal argument.”

Michael claimed Madison became “upset” when he “cut off her phone service.” 

Madison was “yelling from the upstairs area,” while another family member was trying to put Harper to sleep. 

Michael allegedly “blocked” the door to Harper’s room to stop Madison from entering, according to the report. 

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The report continued: “While blocking the doorway to prevent Madison from entering the room, Madison struck him in the face in the lower left portion of the jaw, which he advised caused pain.

"Michael further advised Madison scratched him on the inner portion of his right forearm, which bled and caused pain.”

The cop observed “redness” on his face and “several scratches” on the forearm.

Madison “admitted” to striking her father to authorities.

The family member wished to press charges and she was arrested. 

During a search, no contraband or paraphernalia was found.

Madison was held on a $2,500 bond and was bailed out on March 29.

Michael filed an emergency protective order against her, as she was ordered to stay 200 feet away from him on March 28.

Madison was served and received a copy of the order. 

SAD PASSING

Michael later passed away on November 7, 2023. 

On November 10, 2023, Michael’s wife, Cally, posted on his Instagram page: “Tuesday morning after taking Harper to school, Michael (Poppy) returned home with breakfast. After breakfast, he suffered two huge heart attacks here at home and died. Words can not express the grief our small family is experiencing. 

“Please keep my children and his granddaughter in your prayers. He was the very best Poppy and certainly treated us like Queens. We are struggling at this time, trying to manage one minute at a time.”

Madison posted a collage of photos on her Instagram on December 14, 2023: “I haven’t been able to bring myself to do this, so bear with me. Daddy, your absence is felt everywhere in all of us. Somehow, you were all of our everything… You were my real-life guardian angel my entire life, always saving me & never giving up even when we both wanted to.

“Then the bond you shared with Harper was so special, everything I could have imagined for her, not just a grandpa, but someone she’s loved and counted on most in her life. We all miss you so incredibly much, & wish you didn’t have to leave us this soon... But now everyone gets to know and share you as the angel I’ve always considered you to be… I love you daddy.”

CUSTODY BATTLE

Madison appeared on MTV’s The Real World: Skeletons and shares daughter Harper with ex-boyfriend and The Challenge star Tony Raines. 

RadarOnline reported Madison signed over custody of her daughter to her parents in 2018.

Court papers claimed her parents Cally and Michael asked the court to grant them sole custody of Harper from her and Tony, whose real name is Charles Anthony.

The petition filed in 2018 read: “Cally and Michael have had possession of the child since date of birth. The appointment of the parents as managing conservators would not be in the best interest of the child. It is in the best interest of the child that Petitioners be appointed sole managing conservators of the child.”

In Madison’s response to the petition, she wrote, “I want my parents to have custody of my daughter.”

Tony responded: “Respondent admits that Petitioners have had possession of the child. However, the mother, Madison Channing Walls, was living with petitioners at the time and it is believed that she will likely continue to do so in the future.

“Respondent also specifically denies the allegation that it is in the best interest of the child that Petitioners, the child’s grandparents, be appointed sole managing conservators of the child.”

The parties agreed to a temporary custody order.

The agreement also brought up Madison's substance abuse issues, which she has been open about.

The papers read: “Ms. Walls shall have possession and access as agreed by Ms. Walls, Mr. Shapshak and Mrs. Shapshak. However, all such periods of possession shall be supervised by Mr. or Mrs. Shapshak. Ms. Walls is currently residing on the property of Mr. and Mrs. Shapshak due to the need for support at this time.”

The papers continued that if Madison has a “relapse,” the parties “agree to recognize that Ms. Walls shall therefore no longer be permitted to reside on the property of Mr. and Mrs. Shapshak and shall immediately enter inpatient.”

The parties are prohibited from “consuming any controlled substance for which they do not have a valid prescription" and from drinking alcohol to the point of intoxication when around Harper.

The case was then sealed by the parties.

Madison's mother denied her daughter relapsed at the time, as she told RadarOnline.com: “She’s doing great. Nothing is wrong. She’s fine.”

She added of the custody filing: “The conservatorship is because it’s our family raising Harper. Tony isn’t involved. We just want to protect her. He does post about her a lot on social media, especially for someone not on the birth certificate.”

DRUG STRUGGLE

Madison, who dated Teen Mom 2 star Javi Marroquin briefly, has admitted to drug use on The Real World.

She said on the show: "I'm a recovering heroin addict. I am scarred for life from it. I just feel grateful to be alive."

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In one episode, she admitted to overdosing on more than one occasion.

Today, Madison seems to be extremely involved in her daughter's life, as she often attends her cheerleading competitions and posts photos with her.

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