#SHOWBIZ: Behind bars again: Eminem's ex Kim Mathers remanded after revoked bond

In Detroit, the ex-wife of rap icon Eminem, Kim Mathers, 51, has been sent back to jail following a Macomb County judge's decision to revoke her bond. This came after her repeated electronic tag alerts and missed court appearances. Judge William Hackel in New Baltimore's 42-2 District Court had a solemn expression as Mathers, dressed in a plain white shirt and jeans, remained silent during the proceedings.

When she asked her lawyer about the duration of her imprisonment, it was clear she was deeply concerned. Prosecutors argued that Mathers posed a risk not only to herself but also to the community. Judge Hackel expressed disappointment at her failure to seek rehabilitation while on bond, yet he noted that she might be sent directly to an inpatient treatment facility if accepted into a program.

Her defense attorney Camilla Barkovic vehemently disagreed with the prosecution's view, describing her client as a "wonderful young woman" who was being wronged by the judicial system. Mathers, whose real name is Kimberly Ann Scott, was initially guilty of operating while impaired and failing to stop during a hit-and-run incident in February.

She was apprehended again shortly after for allegedly crashing into a parked car with a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit. Now facing up to five years in prison for a third-offence OWI, her legal saga has sparked a heated online discussion about her tumultuous relationship with Eminem. Social media users have been quick to engage in spirited exchanges over the rapper's influence on her life, with some calling her one of the most abusive partners in recent memory.

Despite the harsh criticism, Eminem's defenders have rallied to her defense, clarifying that Mathers claimed emotional abuse rather than physical assault in her lyrics. The next hearing is set for October 14.