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Cher's Son Elijah Allman Arrested at NH Prep School

Published 28 February 2026

Elijah Allman, the 49-year-old son of singer Cher and the late musician Gregg Allman, was arrested Friday evening at St. Paul's School, an elite private high school in Concord, New Hampshire, after allegedly causing a disturbance in the dining hall.

Police responded to the campus around 7 p.m. following reports of an unwanted guest acting belligerently and disturbing students and staff. Officers identified Allman, who has no known connection to the school, and took him into custody. He faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including two counts of simple assault, one count of criminal trespass, one count of criminal threatening, and a violation-level charge of disorderly conduct. Authorities booked Allman at Merrimack County Jail, where he was held briefly before being released on personal recognizance, meaning no bail was required. He is scheduled for arraignment at a later date, and an investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Court records do not yet list an attorney for Allman.

The arrest highlights ongoing challenges in Allman's life, marked by public struggles with substance abuse and mental health. Professionally known as P. Exeter Blue I, Allman serves as the lead...

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