Former MTV Star Whitney Purvis Granted $15K Bond After Manslaughter Charges

Whitney Purvis, known from MTV's '16 and Pregnant,' was arrested on July 7, 2025, on charges including involuntary manslaughter, distribution of a controlled substance, and use of a communication device to commit a felony. The charges stem from her alleged distribution of 'Tranq,' a dangerous drug mixture of fentanyl and xylazine, to John Mark Harris, who died of an overdose in February 2025. After initially being denied bail, a Georgia judge set her bond at $15,000 during a hearing on July 17, but she remains in custody as of the latest updates. If released, Purvis must adhere to strict conditions including no drug or alcohol use, monthly drug screenings at her own expense, a curfew from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., continued treatment, and no contact with the victim’s family. Purvis has publicly mourned the loss of both Harris and her own son, Weston Owen Gosa Jr., who died earlier in 2025. The case continues to develop amid serious legal implications for the former reality star.