US EditionBJ Penn Arrest Stemmed From Altercation With 79-Year-Old Woman, Cops Say
- BJ Penn, a former UFC light and welterweight champion, was taken into custody two times in late May 2025 in Hawaii on allegations of abusing a 79-year-old relative at her residence.
- The arrests came after Penn's mother, Lorraine Shin, sought legal protection against him, claiming he exhibits Capgras delusional syndrome and has subjected her to abuse over several months.
- Police reports state Penn shined a bright flashlight in the woman's eyes and shoved her after demanding mail, and he violated a warning citation by returning to the home hours later.
- Penn was released on $2,000 bail after the first arrest and $1,000 bail after the second, while social media videos showed him handcuffed and claiming imposters replaced his family to steal his assets.
- This case highlights ongoing legal and mental health issues for Penn, with court hearings scheduled for June 10 to address restraining order requests and possible medical treatment mandates.
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BJ Penn misses court date following 2 arrests, charged with two misdemeanor counts of abuse of a household member
Former UFC lightweight champion Jay Dee “B.J.” Penn III has missed his scheduled court appearance for a domestic abuse case filed by his mother, following a tumultuous week that saw him arrested twice. Penn, 46, of Hilo, Hawaii, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of abuse of a household member on Tuesday after separate incidents involving his 79-year-old mother, Lorraine P. Shin. The legal troubles come amid concerning behavior from th…
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