Thompson was sentenced this week to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a felon. The case has renewed attention on the pressures and pitfalls that have followed some child stars into adulthood, with a number of former Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, film and sitcom actors facing arrests, criminal charges, probation, jail time or court supervision after achieving fame at a young age. For Thompson, the sentence means more than two years behind bars followed by three years of supervised release as his case joins a long list of legal troubles involving former child entertainers whose careers later became intertwined with the criminal justice system.
Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Iowa, authorities arrested Thompson after stopping a vehicle he was driving at 104 mph in a 70 mph zone in September 2025. Investigators said officers recovered marijuana and a loaded stolen handgun from a backpack belonging to the actor. Thompson pleaded guilty in April and was sentenced on Wednesday by U.S.
District Judge Leonard T. Federal prosecutors noted that Thompson had previous convictions, including assault-related offenses and a prior firearm conviction. Thompson appeared in 10 episodes of That's So Raven as Stanley and later built a career through projects including Wild 'N Out, House of Payne and various film roles.
His federal gun conviction represents his most serious legal development. Brown experienced years of highly publicized legal problems that included arrests connected to domestic disputes, narcotics possession allegations, trespassing incidents and court-related violations. He has discussed his struggles with substance abuse and homelessness during media appearances, making his case one of the most visible examples of a former Disney child actor battling legal and personal issues after early success.
LaBeouf, who rose to prominence on Even Stevens, has faced multiple arrests and legal controversies as an adult. Most recently, he was sentenced in June after pleading guilty to simple battery charges stemming from a Mardi Gras altercation in New Orleans. The actor previously faced arrests in Georgia and New York and was also the subject of a civil lawsuit brought by singer FKA twigs, which was later settled out of court.
Musso, best known for his role as Oliver on Hannah Montana, was arrested in Texas in 2023 on public intoxication and theft-related allegations, though the key charges were later dismissed. Zeke and Luther and Lemonade Mouth alum Hicks faced far more serious allegations, including armed robbery charges in California in 2018. He was sentenced to five years in prison in 2021 but was paroled in March 2022 after being credited for time served, according to TMZ.
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