90 Day Fiancé: Why Ben’s Arrest Is Disappointing But Not Surprising

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90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days newcomer, Ben Rathbun might have disappointed viewers with his arrest, but not many fans are surprised to see Ben behind bars given his questionable onscreen behavior. Ben was arrested and released on March 15 after he allegedly violated his probation stemming from an OUI and suspended license arrest in 2020. This has caused many 90 Day Fiancé fans to look into Ben’s past, though his arrest is not a total surprise to viewers.

Ben is currently under fire from fans due to his age-gapped relationship with Mahogany Roca. Ben, 52, is 30 years older than the woman he has been fervently pursuing. Ben claims that God led him to Mahogany and is therefore responsible for her feelings and responses. However, many viewers believe this is an excuse for dating someone so young. As the Executive Director of the Michigan Lupus Foundation, Ben is believed to have a stable and healthy income that funds his life in Michigan. However, his probation violation arrest could potentially jeopardize his job security.

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U/EmotionalMycologist9 took to Reddit to open a discussion about Ben's recent arrest. Many commenters did not appear surprised to hear that Ben had been arrested, since he appears to have questionable decision-making skills. Commenters were quick to make jokes about Ben stemming from his infamous train story, as well as to ask if he thought it was "God's plan" for him to end up behind bars. He did make it clear that God influences all of his actions and decisions. "The Lord Giveth and the Lord Taketh Away," one commenter joked, while another wrote back, "It was the Lord who drove him to drive drunk :)." Many commenters made