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Family of man who 'overdosed on drugs supplied by' 16 & Pregnant star Whitney Purvis issues heartbreaking statement


Whitney Purvis, 33, was taken into custody in Floyd County, Georgia, on June 7 and charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of John Mark Harris, 37, who died in February.

Purvis, 33, was taken into custody in Floyd County, Georgia, on June 7 and charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of John Mark Harris, 37, who suffered a fatal overdose in February. MTV star Whitney Purvis, 33, who appeared on the reality show 16 and Pregnant, was arrested in Georgia on Monday and charged with involuntary manslaughter and two counts related to disturbing controlled substances ‘We want to express our appreciation to all those members of law enforcement who have participated in the investigation of the case involving our beloved son, John Mark Harris, which resulted in this arrest,’ wrote the family.

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