Individual taken into custody for alleged acts of domestic violence - Relatives Detained for Cases of Intra-Family Major Assaults
In a surprising turn of events, Sean Knight Nicholson, the 29-year-old grandson of the legendary actor Jack Nicholson, found himself in hot water on August 5, 2025, in Los Angeles. The young man, who performs under the stage name Cutter Mattock, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence[1][2].
Sean, known for his work in horror-inspired music and underground genres such as phonk and dark ambient, is the son of Jack Nicholson's eldest daughter, Jennifer Nicholson, from his marriage to Sandra Knight[1].
According to reports, Sean was taken into custody and later released on a $50,000 bail. He is expected to appear in court on August 26, 2025[1][2]. It is worth noting that prior to this incident, Sean had a clean record[2].
The Los Angeles Police Department has not released an official statement, and the Nicholson family has not publicly commented on the matter. However, a spokesperson for the Pacific Division of the LAPD confirmed Sean's arrest to "Page Six."
Jack Nicholson, the iconic actor, is 88 years old. He has six children from various relationships, besides Jennifer Nicholson. Caleb Goddard, Honey Hollman, Lorraine, and Ray Nicholson are his children from his relationship with actress Rebecca Broussard. Tessa Gourin is another one of Jack's daughters whom he never publicly acknowledged.
Sean's mother, Jennifer, was married to Sean's father, Mark Norfleet, from 1997 to 2003. On his Instagram account, Sean describes himself as a producer of various music genres and also uses the moniker "Patron of the Dark Arts."
Court records are available for Sean Knight Nicholson's case, but the details of the allegations remain unclear at this time. This is a developing story and more information will be released as it becomes available.
[1] Page Six, "Jack Nicholson's Grandson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges," August 6, 2025. [2] TMZ, "Sean Knight Nicholson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges," August 6, 2025.
In the entertainment industry, the grandson of legendary actor Jack Nicholson, Sean Knight Nicholson, got embroiled in a domestic violence incident on August 5, 2025, in Los Angeles, a city known for its association with Hollywood and its celebrities. The arrest of Sean, who has a clean record, has brought a splash of general-news and crime-and-justice to the usual motley collection of headlines.
