Musician Zayn Malik has pleaded no contest to charges that he harassed his girlfriend – supermodel Gigi Hadid – and her reality TV star mother during a violent September 29 argument at the family's home outside Philadelphia.
The former One Direction singer was accused of grabbing Yolanda and shoving her against a dresser, according to court documents. Malik engaged in “continuous cursing” at Yolanda Hadid, the documents said, and telling her to stay away from his daughter, Khai.
Malik, 28, also told Gigi to “defend your partner against your ... mother in my house,” according to charging documents filed in Bucks County. He also tried to fight a man, whom TMZ identified as a security guard, who was also at the house, the documents said.
Malik entered a plea to four summary counts of harassment on Wednesday. The plea means that Malik refused to admit guilt but accepted the punishment.
A judge sentenced him to 90 days of probation on each count, or nearly a year in total. He must complete an anger management class, and be screened for and “if approved” complete a domestic violence programme. He was also ordered to have no contact with Yolanda or the security guard. Probation could be lifted in six months if Malik satisfies the conditions, according to documents.
Malik addressed the charges on Twitter, writing that he “agreed to not contest claims arising from an argument I had with a family member of my partner's who entered our home while my partner was away several weeks ago". He complained the case had been leaked to the media and called it a “private matter”.
A representative for Gigi issued a statement to People magazine that said she “asks for privacy during this time”.
Malik and Gigi Hadid, 26, share their daughter Khai, aged 1. The couple had been dating off-and-on for several years. She has become one of the world’s most in-demand models and he was the first to leave One Direction to strike out as a solo artist.
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Gigi Hadid, in a sheer white shirt and printed jeans, attends the People StyleWatch Hollywood Denim Party on September 20, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a pink layered mini dress, poses on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 4, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a Pucci embellished dress, attends the 2015 Pirelli Calendar red carpet on November 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a leather jacket, attends the 2015 Pirelli Calendar press conference on November 18, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a Prabal Gurung suit, arrives for the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on November 23, 2014. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in J Mendel separates, poses during the 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue party in New York on February 10, 2015. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in a Balmain two-piece, and Kendall Jenner attend the Balmain aftershow dinner during Paris Fashion Week on March 5, 2015. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in navy jersey, Jared Leto and Doutzen Kroes attend the Paris Fashion Week Tasting Night with Galaxy on March 7, 2015 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in scarlet Diane von Furstenberg, arrives for the Met Gala in New York on May 4, 2015. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in a plunging Tom Ford dress, attends amfAR's 22nd Cinema Against Aids Gala on May 21, 2015 in France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in Guess denim, poses at Myer Macquarie Centre on August 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a Guess LBD, poses at the launch of the Guess Spring 2015 collectionon August 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a white crystal-studded mini dress, arrives ahead of the David Jones fashion show on August 5, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in mustard Emilia Wickstead, arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on August 30, 2015. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in silk-blend trousers and a taupe long-line gilet, attends the Serena Williams Signature Statement by HSN show in New York City on September 15, 2015. AFP -
Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, in Versace, attend the Vogue 95th Anniversary Party on October 3, 2015 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in Bao Tranchi separates, arrives at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on November 22, 2015. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in a sleek LBD, attends the Maybelline fashion show on January 18, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images -
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid, in scarlet sweats, leave their East Village apartment on March 25, 2016 in New York City. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a pinstriped Versace suit, arrives at the MTV Movie Awards in California on April 9, 2016. EPA -
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid, in armour-like Tommy Hilfiger, arrive at the Met Gala in New York on May 2, 2016. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in David Koma, arrives for the 10th Annual Guys Choice Awards in California on June 4, 2016. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in white jeans and a slogan vest, attends the Puma fashion show on September 2, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in Versace, and Zayn Malik attend the Versus Versace show during London Fashion Week on September 17, 2016 in London. Getty Images -
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid, in Givenchy, attend the Givenchy show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 2, 2016 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a Julien Macdonald lace gown, arrives for the American Music Awards in California on November 20, 2016. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in metallic Versace, attends the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after party on November 30, 2016 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in Atelier Versace, attends The Fashion Awards 2016 on December 5, 2016 in London. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in leather trousers and a Tommy Hilfiger hoodie, at Paris Fashion Week on February 28, 2017 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a Tommy Hilfilger blazer dress, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 1, 2017. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in Tommy Hilfiger, presents her TommyXGigi collection on September 26, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a Brandon Maxwell shirt dress, attends the Messika party during Paris Fashion Week on September 27, 2017 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in canary Ralph Lauren, attends the Gigi Hadid X Maybelline party on November 7, 2017 in London. Getty Images -
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid, in a leather coat, seen on January 12, 2018 in New York City. Getty Imahes -
Gigi Hadid, in shimmering Atelier Versace, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 7, 2018. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in Paco Rabanne, arrives at the premiere for 'Ocean's 8' in New York on June 5, 2018. EPA -
Bella and Gigi Hadid, in a striped off-shoulder shirt, at the US Open Tennis Championships in New York on September 4, 2018. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in Reebok athleisure, attends the Reebok talk event on November 14, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in a cosy knit and checked coat, and Karlie Kloss attend the launch of Evian and Virgil Abloh’s limited-edition collection in Paris on February 25, 2019. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in Prada, attends the 'Double Exposure' book signing on February 27, 2019 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in silver Michael Kors, arrives at the Met Gala in New York on May 6, 2019. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in Louis Vuitton, attends the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week on June 20, 2019 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in Tom Ford, arrives on the red carpet for the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey on August 26, 2019. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in an oversized denim jacket, at the US Open Tennis Championships in New York on August 28, 2019. EPA -
Bella and Gigi Hadid, in Tommy Hilfiger, at the Tommy Hilfiger show during New York Fashion Week on September 8, 2019. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in a woollen blazer, attends the Tribute to the Karl Lagerfeld: The White Shirt Project exhibition in Paris on September 25, 2019. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in baby blue Burberry, poses at the WSJ Mag 2019 Innovator Awards in New York in November 6, 2019. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in washed black jeans and a checked gilet, in New York on January 16, 2020. EPA -
Gigi Hadid, in Prada, attends a dinner co-hosted by Prada and 'Vogue Paris' on January 19, 2020 in Paris, France. Getty Images -
Gigi Hadid, in Chanel, attends the Harper's Bazaar Exhibition as part of Paris Fashion Week on February 26, 2020. Getty Images
