Kate Gosselin Accused of Abusing Son Collin, Allegedly Zip-Tying and Confining Him to Basement
Reality TV star Kate Gosselin is facing disturbing accusations from her son Collin Gosselin, who claims that she subjected him to abuse, including zip-tying him and confining him to the basement during his childhood. The allegations have reignited public scrutiny of the former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star, who has been at the center of various controversies involving her children.
Collin, now 19, recently shared his account in an exclusive interview, detailing years of alleged mistreatment by his mother. According to Collin, Gosselin would restrain him with zip ties and isolate him in the family’s basement as a form of punishment. “I felt like I was a prisoner in my own home,” Collin said, describing the emotional and physical toll the alleged abuse had on him.
Collin’s claims follow a tumultuous history between him and his mother, including his placement in a behavioral health institution at a young age, a decision that Gosselin publicly defended as necessary for his well-being. However, Collin has since revealed that his time in the facility was a result of his mother’s actions and that he never needed such treatment.
Kate Gosselin has yet to respond to the latest allegations but has previously denied claims of mistreatment, insisting that her decisions were always made with her children’s best interests in mind. The Gosselin family has faced intense media attention since their rise to fame in the early 2000s, with the highly publicized divorce between Kate and Jon Gosselin only adding to the turmoil.
Jon Gosselin, Collin’s father, has been vocal about his concerns regarding Kate’s parenting, supporting Collin’s account of mistreatment. He has expressed relief that Collin is now speaking out and hopes that his son’s story will bring attention to the long-term effects of the alleged abuse.
As these serious accusations continue to unfold, the Gosselin family drama shows no signs of waning, with many awaiting further developments and responses from Kate Gosselin.
