Cher's Son Charged with Assault at New Hampshire Boarding School

Elijah Blue Allman, 49, faces multiple charges after alleged disturbance at St. Paul's School

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Elijah Blue Allman, the 49-year-old son of singer Cher and the late Gregg Allman, was arrested on February 27 in Concord, New Hampshire, after police responded to a report of an "unwanted guest causing a disturbance" at the local St. Paul's boarding school. Allman was charged with criminal trespass, criminal threatening, disorderly conduct, and two counts of simple assault. This is not the first time authorities have been called regarding Allman's behavior, as he was previously hospitalized in 2025 for a drug-related incident in California.

Why it matters

Allman's latest arrest highlights the ongoing personal struggles he has faced, despite his famous family background. The incident raises questions about the legal system's response to high-profile individuals with histories of erratic behavior and substance abuse issues, and whether the same standards of accountability apply to those with wealth and celebrity status.

The details

According to the Concord Police Department, Allman was described as "acting belligerently" and was processed and released on personal recognizance with a future arraignment date. This is not the first time Allman has faced legal issues, as he was previously hospitalized in June 2025 in California for a drug-related incident, and his mother Cher's attempt to establish a conservatorship over his financial affairs was denied in 2024.

  • Allman was arrested on February 27, 2026 in Concord, New Hampshire.
  • On June 14, 2025, Allman was hospitalized in Landers, California for a drug-related incident.
  • In January 2024, a court denied Cher's attempt to establish a conservatorship over Allman's financial affairs.

The players

Elijah Blue Allman

The 49-year-old son of singer Cher and the late Gregg Allman, who was arrested for criminal trespass, criminal threatening, disorderly conduct, and two counts of simple assault at a New Hampshire boarding school.

Cher

Allman's mother, who previously attempted to establish a conservatorship over her son's financial affairs in 2024, which was denied by a court.

Gregg Allman

Allman's late father, who struggled with heroin addiction according to Cher's memoir.

Marieangela King Allman

Allman's ex-wife, who filed for divorce in 2021 and later alleged that Cher had arranged for Elijah to be kidnapped in 2022, which Cher denied.

Concord Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident at St. Paul's School and charged Allman.

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What they’re saying

“While it is true that Elijah has faced personal challenges in the past, one constant has been his unwavering commitment to sobriety and his loyalty to those he loves.”

— Marieangela King Allman, Elijah's ex-wife (People)

“I'm not suffering from any problem that millions of people in the United States aren't. I'm a mother. This is my job—one way or another, to try to help my children. You do anything for your children. Whenever you can help them, you just do it because that's what being a mother is.”

— Cher (People)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on a future arraignment date for Elijah Blue Allman.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by high-profile individuals with histories of addiction and erratic behavior, and the complex balance between providing support and ensuring accountability, especially when wealth and celebrity status may create a different set of consequences.