DALLAS, Ore. — The young homeless man who accompanied Miley Cyrus to the MTV Video Music Awards arrived 45 minutes late for his arraignment Tuesday on a charge that he violated his probation in Oregon.
Polk County Judge Monte Campbell was ready to wrap up his court hearings for the day, and likely issue an arrest warrant for Jesse Helt, when Helt’s lawyer announced his client had arrived at the courthouse.
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Helt, 22, didn’t enter a plea, and he’s due back in court next month.
Helt gained worldwide attention last month when Cyrus let him accept her award for video of the year, to help raise awareness for homelessness. It was later learned that Helt was wanted in Oregon for a probation violation stemming from a 2010 arrest.
Helt’s mother, Linda, has said the singer offered to help cover her son’s legal costs.
The hearing lasted only about a minute. Campbell reminded Helt that court started 45 minutes earlier and told him to “bring a toothbrush” if he’s one second late for his Oct. 7 hearing.
Helt said he understood.
Court records show Helt pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief and criminal trespass several years ago after breaking into the apartment of a man he believed to be selling bad marijuana. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and probation.
The arrest warrant was issued in November 2011 after authorities say he violated probation.
Helt met Cyrus through the Hollywood homeless center My Friend’s Place.
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