China' star Jaime Dugan and 16-year-old son after she failed to return him to his father: report

Key Points:

• Former "Survivor: China" contestant Jaime Dugan and her 16-year-old son, Harper Huffman, have been missing since August 30, prompting an FBI investigation and a statewide arrest order for Dugan after she failed to return Harper to his father following a visitation.
• Spartanburg County Family Court Judge M. Todd Thigpen held Dugan in contempt for defying custody orders, suspending her visitation rights, awarding sole custody to Harper’s father Erik Huffman, and ordering Dugan’s immediate arrest after she refused to disclose their whereabouts or appear in court.
• Erik Huffman expressed deep concern for his son’s safety and mental well-being, describing the search as a stressful and ongoing effort involving coordination with law enforcement across South Carolina.
• The couple, who married after meeting on "Survivor: China" and divorced in 2024 amid a contentious custody battle, have a history of mutual accusations including claims of abuse by Dugan that were deemed unfounded by the court.
• Dugan’s legal challenges include a previously dropped cyberstalking charge and recent bankruptcy filing, while her divorce attorney emphasized her presumption of innocence and expressed hope for a swift, positive resolution focused on Harper’s best interests.