Frankie Valli, the 92-year-old Four Seasons legend, had police called to his Encino home Sunday after his son Francesco allegedly violated a 2024 restraining order in a domestic dispute.
Frankie Valli, the 92-year-old music legend behind The Four Seasons, had police called to his Encino home Sunday after his son allegedly violated a restraining order, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Officers responded to the singer's residence at around 5:05 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 following a domestic incident call. The LAPD confirmed the response occurred after receiving a call about someone allegedly violating a restraining order connected to a domestic dispute.
The situation involved Francesco Valli, Frankie's 38-year-old son, who was the subject of a three-year restraining order granted in 2024. The order was against Francesco following allegations that he repeatedly physically threatened to harm or kill his famous father and younger brother Emilio.
Per dispatch audio, a man was banging on the door demanding entry. Officers, including a police helicopter, arrived at the scene by 5:12 p.m. but the aircraft left at approximately 5:14 p.m. Another incident occurred at home regarding a family dispute and restraining order violation less than a minute later.
"There was no evidence of a crime," an LAPD spokesperson told People magazine. The department added that no report was taken after the situation was resolved before authorities arrived.
A representative for the singer stated in a statement to the publication that this is a private family matter.
The Valli family has been involved in legal battles over the past years. In April 2024, the New York Post reported that Francesco suffers from drug addiction and allegedly repeatedly physically threatened to harm or kill his famous father and younger brother.
Emilio Valli, who has a twin named Brando, supposedly claimed both he and Frankie were fearful for their safety after Francesco tried to break into the hitmaker's home in Encino.
The restraining order was obtained in 2024 after Emilio filed a court case stating his brother had been threatening them both for several months. The situation reportedly escalated after Frankie cut Francesco off financially.
According to court filings, Francesco was apparently addicted to opiates and Frankie refused to continue supporting him unless he entered a rehab program. At the time, it was also reported that Francesco allegedly owed his two brothers a substantial amount of money and spent time in jail for drug possession. He also apparently stole personal items from his father that he then sold.
Per the restraining order, Francesco was instructed not to contact Frankie or Emilio and to remain at least 100 yards away from their homes, cars and workplaces.
An insider called the situation heartbreaking and told the Post that the family is doing as well as can be expected.
"All families go through good and bad times," the source said. "There are triumphs, failures and joys in every family across the nation, and the Valli family is no different. But because Frankie Valli is an icon, the magnitude of all of this is that much greater."
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