According to the publicly filed court complaint submitted by Mr. Timilsena’s attorney, he married a Nepali woman after knowing her for about a year. She later came to the United States based on his immigration status. Soon after arriving, their relationship began to break down. The complaint states that Mr. Timilsena’s wife started harming herself, refused help, and that he was unable to manage the situation. In 2023, worried for both her safety and the possible impact on his immigration case, he filed a report with authorities expressing his concerns.

In May 2024, the couple traveled to Nepal, with the plan for his wife to stay with her parents. Mr. Timilsena returned to the U.S. alone, but she came back later that month. When he re-entered the country on May 21, 2024, he was granted admission under “Duration of Status” (D/S), meaning he could remain in the U.S. as long as he followed the visa rules.

In July 2024, there was an incident where he was accused of scratching his wife's neck and hitting her. He was charged with a Class A misdemeanor—a criminal offense that can lead to up to one year in jail. He was released on a $500 cash bond. He did not admit guilt or agree to any facts that would prove guilt.

At the first court hearing after his release, held on August 15, 2024, the State filed a motion to dismiss the case “in the interest of justice.” The judge approved the motion, and the case was officially dismissed on September 17, 2024. Later, on October 25, 2024, the judge also signed an order to return the $500 cash bond to Mr. Timilsena.