Drake Von, a Las Vegas based adult performer, was arrested Tuesday on a slate of domestic violence charges that authorities say include an attempted strangulation. He remains in custody as the case moves through the local court system.
According to TMZ, court records list Von, whose legal name is Dawson Bacon, as facing felony counts of domestic battery by strangulation and coercion constituting domestic violence, along with a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. The outlet reports he is being held in a Las Vegas jail on $25,246 bond, and that a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department representative told TMZ the alleged incident unfolded at a palatial, million dollar home in the city.
Industry profile
Von is a high profile figure in gay adult entertainment who, according to Wikipedia, began performing around age 18 and co operates an OnlyFans account called “The Baconator Twins” with his identical twin brother. Trade coverage and listings credit him with multiple GayVN nominations and wins and note that he has been a visible presence at Las Vegas industry events.
Legal implications
Nevada law specifically defines strangulation and allows a battery committed by strangulation to elevate a domestic battery to felony status, with the statutory language set out in NRS 200.481 and related sections. Per the Nevada Revised Statutes and legal summaries, a domestic battery involving strangulation may be prosecuted as a felony and can expose a defendant to multi year prison terms and fines, depending on the precise charge and any prior convictions. Legal guides also note that coercion involving threats or force can be charged separately and may be treated as part of a domestic violence case.
What’s next
As TMZ reports, Von was booked and remains in custody while investigators continue their work; the outlet says it reached out to Von for comment but had not heard back. Court filings and Clark County dockets are expected to show any upcoming hearings and formal charging decisions as the case advances.
