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Reuters
2 days ago
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UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn arrested again amid family concerns
June 2 - UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn was arrested Friday in Hawaii, his home state, for the third time in six days as his family airs their concerns about his mental health. Penn was previously arrested on May 25 and 26, both times on charges of abuse of a family/household member. Penn's mother, Lorraine Shin, filed a temporary restraining order against him, and the May 26 arrest was because he violated the restraining order. Penn was due to appear in court as a condition of his bail and he failed to do so, resulting in the third arrest Friday. Penn argued unsuccessfully that he did not come to court because he had COVID-19, according to KHON2. Penn also requested a restraining order against his mother, which was denied. Penn has claimed repeatedly on Instagram that his family was secretly murdered and replaced by impostors, which is the main symptom of a rare psychiatric order called Capgras delusion. "I believe my son (B.J. Penn) is suffering from Capgras delusional syndrome (a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter)," Shin said in a statement to authorities. "He believes I'm an imposter who has killed his family to gain control of the family assets." Shin has claimed in court filings that Penn has stolen belongings from her bedroom and put glue into the deadbolt on her bedroom door in an attempt to keep her from entering it. She further alleged that Penn used a bright flashlight to temporarily blind her when she wanted to call police, and he grabbed her arms and shoved her against the side of a car, causing a sharp pain in her back. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Legal Storm Intensifies Around BJ Penn, New Developments Emerge: Report
Legal Storm Intensifies Around BJ Penn, New Developments Emerge: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. BJ Penn's legacy as a UFC Hall of Famer has entered a new phase, as recent reports shed light on developments outside the cage. Known for his accomplishments in both the lightweight and welterweight divisions, Penn now finds himself under increased public scrutiny as legal proceedings continue. Over the past several years, various incidents have drawn attention, and recent reports have added more context to his situation. Advertisement In a recent report published by Hawaii Tribune-Herald, new details surfaced regarding Penn's absence from a scheduled court hearing connected to a domestic abuse case. A widely shared post online stated, 'In a surprising turn of events, UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn skips his scheduled court appearance in a domestic abuse case following multiple arrests over Memorial Day weekend. The fallout continues to unfold as his legal troubles raise eyebrows.' This latest update has brought renewed focus to Penn's legal history. More recently, Penn has drawn headlines after publishing a series of alarming social media posts claiming that close family members—including his mother and brothers—had been replaced by imposters. His mother, Lorraine Shin, responded by filing a restraining order, citing emotional distress and extreme psychological abuse. Court filings also referenced Capgras delusional syndrome, a rare disorder marked by the belief that loved ones have been replaced. Around the same time, Penn was arrested twice over Memorial Day weekend on family abuse charges, following incidents involving his mother and a violation of a prior warning citation. These details were first reported by Kauai Now News, a local Hawaii-based news outlet covering legal and community issues. Each of these developments has contributed to ongoing public interest and raised concerns about his well-being. BJ Penn As of now, Penn has not publicly addressed the most recent court-related development. The situation remains ongoing, with further updates expected as proceedings move forward. Advertisement Related: UFC Makes Announcement About Nashville Card Related: 'He's Overrated' – Jon Jones Fires at Former UFC Interim Champion This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Motorcyclist critically injured in Kamehameha Highway accident
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 27-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash Friday night on Kamehameha Highway in the Kahaluu area, according to Honolulu police. UFC fighter B.J. Penn asks court to recall arrest warrants The collision happened around 10:37 p.m. when the motorcyclist, who was headed south on the highway, was hit by a car making a left turn onto Wailehua Road from the northbound lane, police impact threw the rider from his motorcycle. Emergency crews rushed him to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Authorities noted he was not wearing a helmet at the time. The driver of the car, a 35-year-old man, was not injured and stayed at the scene. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Police said speed, alcohol, and drugs do not appear to have been factors in the crash. The incident remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested for 3rd time in 6 days amid claims of family being replaced with imposters
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn was arrested again Friday in his home state of Hawaii in relation to his ongoing claims that his family has been murdered and replaced with imposters. It was Penn's third arrest over a six-day span. Penn's latest arrest occurred as a result of the former two-division UFC champion failing to appear in court and thus violating his bail agreement. MMA Fighting first reported the news. Penn was previously arrested on Sunday and then again on Monday, both times on charges of abuse of a family or household member. Penn, 46, was once again released on bail following his latest arrest. Advertisement Hawaiian news outlet KHON2 reported Penn unsuccessfully claimed he missed court due to him being ill with COVID. Penn's request to the court to recall his warrants was also denied. Penn's mother, Lorraine Shin, 79, filed for a temporary restraining order against her son this past week. Judge Jeffrey Ng approved the order Tuesday, which is to remain active for at least 180 days, according to MMA Fighting. Penn is expected in court again on June 10 for a hearing on the matter and must remain at least 100 feet away from his mother. He is also not allowed to contact Shin while the temporary order is in place. Violating the judge's terms could result in a misdemeanor and potential jail time. According to court documents obtained by MMA Fighting, Shin alleges she has endured 'extreme psychological abuse' at the hands of her son, with Penn accusing her of being an imposter who 'killed his family' and assumed his mother's identity. Shin told a Hawaii court she believes her son suffers from Capgras syndrome, a rare psychological disorder that often causes people to falsely believe those close to them are imposters masquerading as family or friends. While there is no single known cause, brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases are believed to be among the potential mitigating factors, along with schizophrenia or other mental-health conditions. Advertisement 'I believe my son [B.J. Penn] is suffering from Capgras delusional syndrome [a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter],' Shin wrote in a statement provided to authorities. 'He believes I'm an imposter who has killed his family to gain control of the family assets.' In Shin's request for a restraining order, she alleged a disturbing pattern of behavior from Penn. After returning from a trip earlier this month, Shin said, she noticed many of her belongings 'such as clothes, shoes, jewelry, personal items' and even her bed had all been removed from her bedroom. Shin filed a police report after Penn denied taking the items, she said, and a few days later her purse 'with my driver's license, credit card and locks for my safe' were also stolen. Advertisement Shin said she then put up security cameras inside and outside the home, while also installing a deadbolt lock on her bedroom door. According to Shin, Penn took down or tampered with the cameras and 'also put glue into my dead bolts that stopped me from opening my bedroom door.' Shin claimed Penn then stole her mail and aggressively shined a flashlight in her face on the night of May 25 when confronted. In order to prevent her from calling the police, Shin claimed Penn "grabbed my arms and shoved me against the 4-door gray sedan, which I felt a sharp pain in my back," resulting in her screaming for Penn's younger brother, Reagan, to come help. Penn was ultimately arrested and ordered to stay away from his mother's home for 48 hours, however Shin claimed she caught Penn breaking into her home again the following day. As a result, Penn was again arrested for violating the police order. Penn has made multiple posts on social media in recent months alleging his family has been murdered and replaced by imposters. A video posted May 17 shows Penn arguing with a woman who appears to be Shin, accusing her of being an 'identity thief' who is not actually his mother. Penn last fought in the UFC in May 2019, suffering a then-record seventh consecutive loss. He was subsequently released by the UFC after video surfaced of Penn in a street fight outside a Hawaii bar. 'He won't fight again. That's it. That's a wrap,' UFC CEO Dana White said in 2019. 'It's not even that this was the last straw. I didn't love him continuing to fight anyway. But when you have the relationship that he and I have, and he's getting me on the phone begging me for another fight, begging me for another opportunity, it's hard for me to turn him down. But after what I saw on that video, B.J. needs to focus on his personal life and get himself together before he thinks about fighting again.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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UFC legend B.J. Penn reportedly arrested for 3rd time in 6 days amid claims of family being replaced with imposters
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn reportedly was arrested again Friday in his home state of Hawaii in relation to his ongoing claims that his family has been murdered and replaced with imposters. It was Penn's third arrest over a six-day span. Penn's latest arrest occurred as a result of the former two-division UFC champion failing to appear in court and thus violating his bail agreement, per a report from MMA Fighting. Penn was previously arrested on Sunday and then again on Monday, both times on charges of abuse of a family or household member. Penn, 46, was once again released on bail following his latest arrest. Hawaiian news outlet KHON2 reported Penn unsuccessfully claimed he missed court due to him being ill with COVID. Penn's request to the court to recall his warrants was also denied. Penn's mother, Lorraine Shin, 79, filed for a temporary restraining order against her son this past week. Judge Jeffrey Ng approved the order Tuesday, which is to remain active for at least 180 days, according to MMA Fighting. Penn is expected in court again on June 10 for a hearing on the matter and must remain at least 100 feet away from his mother. He is also not allowed to contact Shin while the temporary order is in place. Violating the judge's terms could result in a misdemeanor and potential jail time. According to court documents obtained by MMA Fighting, Shin alleges she has endured 'extreme psychological abuse' at the hands of her son, with Penn accusing her of being an imposter who 'killed his family' and assumed his mother's identity. Shin told a Hawaii court she believes her son suffers from Capgras syndrome, a rare psychological disorder that often causes people to falsely believe those close to them are imposters masquerading as family or friends. While there is no single known cause, brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases are believed to be among the potential mitigating factors, along with schizophrenia or other mental-health conditions. 'I believe my son [B.J. Penn] is suffering from Capgras delusional syndrome [a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter],' Shin wrote in a statement provided to authorities. 'He believes I'm an imposter who has killed his family to gain control of the family assets.' In Shin's request for a restraining order, she alleged a disturbing pattern of behavior from Penn. After returning from a trip earlier this month, Shin said, she noticed many of her belongings 'such as clothes, shoes, jewelry, personal items' and even her bed had all been removed from her bedroom. Shin filed a police report after Penn denied taking the items, she said, and a few days later her purse 'with my driver's license, credit card and locks for my safe' were also stolen. Shin said she then put up security cameras inside and outside the home, while also installing a deadbolt lock on her bedroom door. According to Shin, Penn took down or tampered with the cameras and 'also put glue into my dead bolts that stopped me from opening my bedroom door.' Shin claimed Penn then stole her mail and aggressively shined a flashlight in her face on the night of May 25 when confronted. In order to prevent her from calling the police, Shin claimed Penn "grabbed my arms and shoved me against the 4-door gray sedan, which I felt a sharp pain in my back," resulting in her screaming for Penn's younger brother, Reagan, to come help. Penn was ultimately arrested and ordered to stay away from his mother's home for 48 hours, however Shin claimed she caught Penn breaking into her home again the following day. As a result, Penn was again arrested for violating the police order. Penn has made multiple posts on social media in recent months alleging his family has been murdered and replaced by imposters. A video posted May 17 shows Penn arguing with a woman who appears to be Shin, accusing her of being an 'identity thief' who is not actually his mother. Penn last fought in the UFC in May 2019, suffering a then-record seventh consecutive loss. He was subsequently released by the UFC after video surfaced of Penn in a street fight outside a Hawaii bar. 'He won't fight again. That's it. That's a wrap,' UFC CEO Dana White said in 2019. 'It's not even that this was the last straw. I didn't love him continuing to fight anyway. But when you have the relationship that he and I have, and he's getting me on the phone begging me for another fight, begging me for another opportunity, it's hard for me to turn him down. But after what I saw on that video, B.J. needs to focus on his personal life and get himself together before he thinks about fighting again.'
