Abby's Attacker

    In November of 2013, Abby Lee Miller was attacked by one of her dancer’s moms at a competition. Kelly Hyland, mother of dancers Brooke and Paige Hyland, was charged with assault because of her aggressive behavior and actions towards Miller. Hyland and Miller will appear in court on May 5th. 
    It is possible that the altercation was staged for the show, or that the producers encouraged Hyland to attack Miller. Hyland is making the argument that the attack was in self defense because Miller attempted to bite her and was screaming at her inches from her face.
     Miller isn't the only one filing a lawsuit, Hyland is sueing Miller and the “Dance Moms” producers for a minimum of $5 million for defamation and breach of contract.