Jack Nicholson Silent After Grandson Sean Knight Was Hit With Felony Domestic Violence Charges

Sean Knight Nicholson, the grandson of veteran actor Jack Nicholson, is facing legal trouble following an alleged domestic violence incident involving a woman.

The 29-year-old was arrested on Wednesday and charged with felony domestic violence, according to reports. The identity of the woman remains undisclosed, and if convicted, Sean could face up to four years in a state prison.

So far, Jack Nicholson has not commented on his grandson’s arrest, though he has been seen together with Sean attending events with family.

According to The U.S. Sun, Jack Nicholson’s grandson, Sean Knight Nicholson, recently had a run-in with the law that could see him face up to four years in prison.

Arrest records obtained by the outlet revealed that the 29-year-old was taken into custody on Tuesday in Los Angeles after an incident involving a woman.

Sean was then charged with felony domestic violence and was later released the same day on a $50,000 bond.

Despite the arrest, there are currently no pictures of his mugshot, as a representative for the LAPD’s Pacific Division stated they do not intend to release it.

There are also no details about the woman involved in the incident or whether she was taken into custody at the time of Sean’s arrest.

Sean’s most recent public relationship was with Elizabeth Lawlor, though he has not shared anything about her on social media since June 2024.

Official records indicate that Sean has no prior run-ins with the law, which could work in his favor and potentially lead to a more lenient outcome in his case.

He is scheduled to appear in court on August 26, though it remains unclear whether he has retained legal representation.

Regardless of the eventual outcome, some netizens believe Sean’s arrest casts a shadow over Nicholson’s legacy.

“Another Hollywood legacy tarnished by violence. Jack Nicholson’s grandson, arrested for domestic abuse,” a user wrote.

They added, “This isn’t just a family scandal; it’s a symptom of a deeper rot. In a world where privilege shields the guilty, justice remains a distant dr…”

One other person labeled Sean as “another spoiled entitled loser.”

Beyond being Nicholson’s grandson, Sean is the son of Jennifer Nicholson, whom the veteran actor Jack Nicholson shares with his ex-wife, Sandra Knight.

For his college degree, he attended Emerson College and ultimately received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Production.

Over the years, Sean has dabbled in music composition as a source of income, with a particular interest in “horror composition, experimental club, hardcore, dark ambient,” and “phonk” genres.

All of these are mentioned on his Instagram page, where he often posts about his projects and calls for collaborations with interested music enthusiasts.

Two months ago, he also shared details about his commission rates, setting $700 for custom instruments in different genres and an additional $200 per hour for in-person vocal recording and mixing.

He also outlined prices for film, video, and game compositions, ghostwriting, Ableton lessons, and feature-length film scores. The latter costs between $10,000 and $50,000, or 5% to 15% of the production budget.

In the meantime, there are no comments from Nicholson over his grandson’s arrest.

In the past, the filmmaker has been with Sean on occasion at events with his family, but has since focused on living a private life in recent years.

He was last spotted in public back in February when he made a rare appearance for “Saturday Night Live” at 50.

In footage from the time, the actor was seen exiting his hotel to attend the event and stopped for a few minutes to sign autographs for fans.

He appeared frail, walked with a cane, and had his daughter, Lorraine, by his side to assist him.

Prior to Nicholson’s “SNL” appearance, his last public sighting was in May 2023, when he attended the NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets.

Regarding his reclusive nature, a source previously told the New York Post that the actor wants his fans to remember him for who he was, not for how he looks in his later years.

“Part of his appeal in the past was his extravagant character and lifestyle. But that all catches up with you after a while,” the insider shared, per The Blast. “I think Jack and his inner circle prefer that you remember him as he was.”