“1000-lb Sisters” star Amy Slaton pleads guilty to drug possession

Amy Slaton, known for her role on the reality TV series “1000-Lb Sisters,” has avoided a jail term in her Tennessee drug and child abuse case by agreeing to a plea deal.

Court documents and media reports reveal that Amy received a suspended jail sentence of nearly one year. She won’t spend time behind bars after pleading guilty to a drug charge of “simple possession.” Her other charges—child abuse and child endangerment—were dismissed as part of the agreement.

As a condition of the plea deal, Amy will complete an alcohol and drug program, pay a $500 fine, and have no contact with the Tennessee Safari Park in Crockett County, where the incident that led to her arrest took place.

The case began in September when Amy drove her two children to the safari park to see exotic animals. However, the visit took a troubling turn when law enforcement discovered psychedelic mushrooms and marijuana in plain view inside her vehicle.

The situation escalated further when Amy was bitten by a camel during the visit, requiring medical attention. TMZ published a photo showing Amy on a gurney being lifted into an ambulance after the incident.

Police noted that the drug charges were compounded by child abuse and endangerment allegations, as the substances were found in the car while her children were present.

Despite the seriousness of the charges, Amy’s plea deal allows her to avoid incarceration while addressing the legal consequences through probation and mandated programs.