He was among the most popular gay porn stars of the last decade after appearing in dozens of titles as a “lifetime exclusive” for Falcon Studios, and now Matthew Rush is appearing behind bars in Florida for alleged assault and battery.
Rush—who has stayed in the public sphere via gay porn cameos, hosting gigs, and live appearances using his real name, Greg Grove—was arrested earlier today on a “touch or strike/battery/dating violence” charge, indicating that the person he assaulted was likely his boyfriend or romantic partner. Mug shot:
Rush/Grove’s charge, 784.03-1a1, reads as follows:
ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
784.03 Battery; felony battery.
(1)(a) The offense of battery occurs when a person:
1. Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other;
Bail has not yet been set, and Rush/Grove remains in a Broward County jail tonight. In his last social media post, dated December 31st of last year, Rush/Grove tweeted a joke about receiving weapons while being on house arrest:
