Alabama frat boy accused of beating ex-girlfriend before her Long Island cop dad confronted him
A University of Alabama frat boy, Ryan DellaFranco, was arrested and charged with third-degree domestic violence and assault following allegations he attacked his ex-girlfriend in his Tuscaloosa apartment. The victim's father, a Nassau County Police Department detective, traveled to Alabama and allegedly threatened DellaFranco, leading to his own arrest on harassment charges. Both were released on $500 bond, while DellaFranco's fraternity, Theta Chi, confirmed he is no longer a member.
- ▪Ryan DellaFranco was accused of slamming his ex-girlfriend's head into a toilet and choking her during a domestic dispute.
- ▪The victim’s father, a Long Island police detective, confronted DellaFranco and was charged with harassment.
- ▪DellaFranco turned himself in and was charged with third-degree domestic violence and assault, later released on $500 bond.
- ▪Theta Chi fraternity stated DellaFranco is no longer a member and has no connection to their activities.
- ▪The West Alabama INTERCEPT Task Force is involved in the investigation, which includes allegations of sex tape distribution.
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US News Alabama frat boy accused of beating ex-girlfriend before her LI cop dad confronted him By Sonya Gugliara Published May 2, 2026, 4:33 p.m. ET A University of Alabama frat boy has been the center of an online frenzy after being arrested for allegedly beating up his ex-girlfriend. And in a twist, the victim’s dad, a Long Island cop, is also facing charges after he showed up the next day to allegedly threaten his daughter’s attacker. Ryan DellaFranco allegedly attacked his 19-year-old ex inside his off-campus Tuscaloosa apartment near the college’s Bryant-Denny Stadium, according to the Tuscaloosa Police Department. Ryan DellaFranco, 19, has been charged after a domestic dispute last weekend, police said.
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