US EditionWarrant Issued for BJ Penn’s Arrest as Concerns Rise over His Mental Health
- BJ Penn, a former UFC champion and mixed martial arts icon who also ran for governor, was taken into custody twice over Memorial Day weekend at his home in Hilo, Hawaii, facing allegations of abuse toward his elderly mother.
- Concerns about Penn's mental health arose after he posted erratic social media content, and his mother stated he suffers from Capgras delusional syndrome, a rare psychiatric disorder causing him to believe family members are impostors.
- Following his arrests, Penn posted bail but failed to appear at a subsequent court hearing, leading a judge to issue a bench warrant and grant his mother a six-month restraining order requiring Penn to stay 100 feet away.
- Records indicate Penn was charged with two misdemeanor counts, posted $3,000 bail total, and his mother described incidents of psychological and physical abuse, including being blinded by a flashlight to prevent calling police.
- The situation suggests ongoing legal and medical intervention, with a court hearing set for June 10 and requests for Penn to receive treatment amid escalating concerns over his behavior and family safety.
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UFC champion B.J. Penn charged for alleged abuse of his mom, 79 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Former UFC lightweight champion Jay Dee “B.J.” Penn III was arrested twice this week for allegedly assaulting his 79-year-old mother amid a dispute where the mixed martial artist believes his family has been replaced by impostors.
·Honolulu, United States
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