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Yahoo
29-05-2025
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UFC champion B.J. Penn charged for alleged abuse of his mom, 79
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for allegedly assaulting his 79-year-old mother amid a dispute where the mixed martial artist believes his family has been replaced by impostors. Penn, 46, of Hilo, has posted bizarre ramblings on social media in recent months, including of one of his arrest Monday. In that footage, filmed by a friend, Penn is seen lying on his back in his bed asking how he could be arrested in his own home. Penn then asks that Hawaii Police Department officers who know him be brought to speak with him while questioning the officers' motivation for signing up for a career in law enforcement. He was charged Tuesday with two misdemeanor counts of abuse of a household member. Penn, a former candidate for governor, is barred from being near the mother of his children or his mom after two petitions for protective orders were granted by a Hilo family court judge. His mom, Lorraine P. Shin, and the mother of his two daughters, Shealen Uaiula, allege the fighter suffers from traumatic brain injuries, drug abuse and has lost touch with reality. Shin wrote that Penn is suffering from 'Capgras delusional syndrome, ' a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent or other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter. 'He believes I'm an imposter who has killed his family to gain control of the family assets. In the best interest for my safety, l ask the court for a 6 months TRO and have my son ordered to get medical treatment or other source of therapy, ' wrote Shin in her petition filed Tuesday. On Sunday at 8 :45 p.m., South Hilo patrol officers responded to a fight at Shin's home. In her petition, Shin said she had no mail in her box from Friday to Sunday and she asked B.J. 'if he took the mail out of the mailbox and he said no.' At about 8 :40 p.m. Shin said she saw B.J. outside of her front gate leaning inside of the driver's back seat of his friend's rented four-door gray sedan with a large 'super-bright ' handheld flashlight. 'I approached him and saw mail in the back seat of a 4-door gray sedan. I asked him if that was my mail, and he said no. Immediately tried to call the police because I knew that was my mail and understood that it was a federal offense to take mail out of a U.S. mailbox. My son immediately shoved his flashlight directly into my eyes to blind me from dialing my cell phone. I tried turning in several directions and he continued to blind me with his flashlight, ' Shin wrote. 'I then tried to grab the flashlight and remove it from my face, and then he grabbed my arms and shoved me against the 4-door gray sedan which I felt a sharp pain in my back. I then started to scream at the top of my voice for my son Reagan Penn to help me. Reagan lives two houses away from me. Reagan ran over to help me. I then dialed 911 for help.' B.J. Penn posted a video of the confrontation on his Instagram account allegedly showing Shin and him yelling at one another. 'HIT ME ! HIT ME ! HIT ME !—is that an 80 year old woman ??? (laughing face emoji ) This isn't the first time that Imposter identity thief FAKE LORRAINE SHIN has tried to get me to assault her and she has already walked around my house with a gun when I asked her about my finances and my families finances, ' wrote Penn on his page. 'This lady knows nothing about business and is a murdering thief. The REAL LORRAINE SHIN MAKES THIS MORON LOOK PARKED.' The next day police returned to the home after Penn allegedly broke into his mom's house. He left before officers arrived. On Monday at 9 a.m., police responded to a 'warning citation violation at the same address involving the same parties ' after Shin reported that Penn was inside her home earlier that morning, in violation of the warning citation. 'Penn left the residence before police arrived, however was located nearby a short time later at 9 :30 a.m. and arrested and charged for abuse of family or household member, ' read a statement from the Hawaii Police Department. 'He was transported to the East Hawaii Detention Facility for the booking and identification process.' Penn paid $2, 000 bail to get out of jail Monday and $1, 000 to bail out on Tuesday. He did not reply to a Honolulu Star-Advertiser request for comment. Shin alleges Penn filled the key hole to her door with glue and stole her purse, credit cards, items in her safe, clothes and other household belongings. Shin filed felony theft complaints with police. She declined a Star-Advertiser request for comment. In her petition for a protective order, Uaiula accused Penn of being aggressive toward their daughters, drug abuse and cutting off child support. She said he posted wild accusations naming her on social media, including pictures of her deceased mother, and accused her and his children of being impostors. 'Over the past year, Mr. Penn has accused me of being a CIA agent and claims I wear multiple masks. He also stated that I am a part of the 'sabotage squad', ' she wrote. 'Then he says in his words, 'I promise I will end you.'' The domestic violence allegations against, when Uaiula accused him of a decade of abuse threatening to kill her family. Penn unsuccessfully tried April 7 to petition the court for a restraining order against his mom, alleging her 'friends ' and 'agents ' have weapons and are very dangerous. Shin keeps the house very dark and has 'thugs and thieves ' living there with them, Penn wrote. 'I am scared for my life and they are stealing all of my money, ' Penn wrote. He finished his UFC career with 16 wins, 14 losses and two draws.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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UFC Icon BJ Penn Arrested After Strange Incident Caught On Camera
legend found himself in handcuffs over the weekend after a tense and bizarre confrontation with police, and the entire incident was caught on camera. According to the Hawaii Police Department, the former champion was arrested late Sunday night in Hilo and booked on a charge of 'abuse of a family or household member: offensive physical contact.' Cops say BJ Penn was taken into custody around 9:40 PM and later released on $2,000 bail just before 2 AM Monday morning. The exact details surrounding the arrest remain unclear, but Penn appeared to address the incident in a cryptic Instagram post late Monday, where he uploaded video footage showing multiple police officers in his bedroom attempting to take him into custody. The caption referenced 'impostor theft,' a term used in Hawaii to describe individuals who impersonate others, including law enforcement, to commit fraud or other crimes. In the clip, Penn is seen lying on a bed as several officers stand over him with flashlights. The scene quickly escalates, with police telling him he's being arrested for harassment. Penn repeatedly questions their presence, at one point asking, 'Can we call an officer that I know?' He resists leaving, appearing confused and frustrated, but is ultimately walked out of the home in handcuffs. As footage of BJ Penn's arrest spread across social media, viewers weren't just concerned with the UFC legend's behavior; many pointed fingers at the person behind the camera. In the now-viral video, a man is heard filming while Penn lies in bed, visibly agitated as officers attempt to arrest him. But rather than expressing concern for Penn's well-being, commenters online say the cameraman may have made things worse. 'Whoever is recording this sounds like the one who's manipulating BJ and is making him believe stuff that isn't happening and is adding to his already bad mental state,' one user wrote, echoing a sentiment shared by many. Another commenter didn't hold back, adding, 'Whoever is recording is the enabler of BJ Penn's mental health.' The intense scrutiny didn't stop there with someone else questioning the videographer's motives altogether: 'What I wanna know is who is his supposedly friend filming and why is he visiting here from the mainland with no money.' Penn is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday for a hearing related to the arrest. It's unclear if further charges will follow or if more footage will be released. As BJ Penn's legal troubles deepen, new court documents reveal a disturbing family dynamic playing out behind the scenes. According to filings obtained by MMA Fighting, Penn's mother, Lorraine Shin, was granted a temporary restraining order this week following a series of alarming allegations. The order, approved by Judge Jeffrey Ng, comes after Penn was arrested on back-to-back days in Hawaii for alleged abuse of a family or household member. He must now remain at least 100 feet away from his mother and avoid all contact until at least a June 10 court hearing. In her sworn statement, Shin claims she has suffered 'extreme psychological abuse' at the hands of her son,and fears he may be suffering from a rare psychiatric condition known as Capgras syndrome. The disorder causes individuals to believe close relatives have been replaced by identical imposters. 'I believe my son [BJ Penn] is suffering from Capgras delusional syndrome,' Shin wrote. 'He believes I'm an impostor who has killed his family to gain control of the family assets.' Capgras syndrome is exceptionally rare and often linked to underlying brain injuries or psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia. The condition can lead to intense paranoia and delusions, making it difficult for the individual to recognize loved ones as who they truly are. With the restraining order in place, any violation by Penn could result in a misdemeanor charge and potential jail time. The news adds another heartbreaking layer to an already complicated and public downfall for the former UFC Hall of Famer, as family members now plead with the courts for safety, and possibly, help. This isn't Penn's first brush with the law. The former fighter, widely regarded as one of the sport's early greats, has been involved in multiple police investigations over the past several years, including alleged bar fights and domestic disputes. Once a fan-favorite in the octagon, Penn's increasingly erratic public behavior and mounting legal troubles continue to cast a shadow over his legacy.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested on charge of abuse of family or household member
UFC legend B.J. Penn is in trouble with the law again. The former two-division UFC champion was arrested this past Sunday in Hilo, Hawaii, on charges of abuse of a family or household member, according to the Hawaii Police Department media booking log obtained by MMA Junkie. The news was reported Tuesday by MMA Fighting. Advertisement Penn, 46, also posted a video documenting the arrest to his Instagram account. He was taken by police and later released on $2,000 bail. Penn was due in court Tuesday. Penn's video shows him laying in bed, questioning multiple officers for the reason of his arrest, which they communicated was for harassment. After a back-and-forth, Penn stood up from the bed, was handcuffed, and taken away. Penn posted a caption along with the video: 'In Hawaii, 'impostor theft' refers to instances where individuals falsely impersonate others, often to steal their identity or commit fraudulent acts. This can involve using a fake identity to obtain documents, financial accounts, or even posing as law enforcement or other professionals to commit crimes.' In recent months, Penn has claimed in numerous posts that his parents and siblings were murdered and replaced by impostors. These adamant and continuous claims have worried many in the MMA community, including several of his fellow fighters such as Brendan Schaub and Jason Miller. Advertisement This isn't the first time Penn has been involved with the law. In the years before and following his retirement in 2019, Penn has experienced a number of legal troubles, including DUI arrests and a bar brawl assault that led to his UFC release. Penn is considered one of the greatest lightweights of all time and a pioneer for the division. He's a former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion. Penn was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015. Penn fought 32 times as a professional fighter, a career that spanned from 2001 to 2019. Penn, who was known for his durability and skill, lost four times by TKO/KO and was involved in many wars. Some have attributed his troubles and erratic behaviors in recent years to brain trauma. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested in Hawaii, taken from Hilo home
USA Today
27-05-2025
- USA Today
UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested on charge of abuse of family or household member
UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested on charge of abuse of family or household member Former UFC champion B.J. Penn is in trouble with the law once again. UFC legend B.J. Penn is in trouble with the law again. The former two-division UFC champion was arrested this past Sunday in Hilo, Hawaii, on charges of abuse of a family or household member, according to the Hawaii Police Department media booking log obtained by MMA Junkie. The news was reported Tuesday by MMA Fighting. Penn, 46, also posted a video documenting the arrest to his Instagram account. He was taken by police and later released on $2,000 bail. Penn was due in court Tuesday. Penn's video shows him laying in bed, questioning multiple officers for the reason of his arrest, which they communicated was for harassment. After a back-and-forth, Penn stood up from the bed, was handcuffed, and taken away. Penn posted a caption along with the video: 'In Hawaii, 'impostor theft' refers to instances where individuals falsely impersonate others, often to steal their identity or commit fraudulent acts. This can involve using a fake identity to obtain documents, financial accounts, or even posing as law enforcement or other professionals to commit crimes.' In recent months, Penn has claimed in numerous posts that his parents and siblings were murdered and replaced by impostors. These adamant and continuous claims have worried many in the MMA community, including several of his fellow fighters such as Brendan Schaub and Jason Miller. This isn't the first time Penn has been involved with the law. In the years before and following his retirement in 2019, Penn has experienced a number of legal troubles, including DUI arrests and a bar brawl assault that led to his UFC release. Penn is considered one of the greatest lightweights of all time and a pioneer for the division. He's a former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion. Penn was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015. Penn fought 32 times as a professional fighter, a career that spanned from 2001 to 2019. Penn, who was known for his durability and skill, lost four times by TKO/KO and was involved in many wars. Some have attributed his troubles and erratic behaviors in recent years to brain trauma.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Guatemalan national faces deportation after DUI arrest
A Guatemalan national illegally in the U.S. since 2016 likely will be deported after he was arrested for a second time in January for drunk driving in Kona without a license or insurance. Rudy Perez, 37, was arrested by officers with the Hawaii Police Department Jan. 10 on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, driving without insurance and a license. On Nov. 11, 2020, Perez was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk without a license and insurance. On Jan. 6, 2021, he was found guilty of drunk driving and fined $250. The remaining charges were dismissed in state court. Perez was deported from the U.S. to Guatemala on Dec. 19, 2012, at Del Rio, Texas. Perez, who navigates federal court with the help of a Spanish interpreter, allegedly told agents that he most recently reentered the United States in Arizona in 2016 and then traveled to Hawaii, according to federal court records. He appeared in federal court Wednesday for a detention hearing and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing May 27, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Barry M. Kurren. He is being held at the Federal Detention Center, Honolulu. Perez was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations special agents May 1 in Kona. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to detain Perez without bail in part because he is 'a citizen of a foreign country or unlawfully admitted person.' Perez's appearance in federal court is one of at since March following the immigrants who in Hawaii. The prosecutions come amid a nationwide push by President Donald Trump to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest and deport people who violate U.S. immigration law. Federal agents always have prioritized arresting violent offenders and illegal immigrants convicted of crimes. Targeted immigration enforcement actions require significant investigation, search warrants and collaboration with other federal law enforcement before agents go out into the field and make arrests. ICE officials have said that legal, law-abiding immigrants are not being profiled, targeted or arrested. In Hawaii, the foreign-born share of the population was 17.8 % in 2023, higher than the U.S. overall at 14.3 %, and up from 17.5 % in the state since 2013, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are about 51, 000 illegal immigrants living in Hawaii, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Agents working with ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations and agents with the FBI ; Drug Enforcement Administration ; U.S. Marshals Service ; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ; and U.S. Coast Guard arrested 50 people on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii island for alleged immigration violations. That operation included the mistaken detention of a group of international teachers working legally in the U.S., and a U.S. citizen. Federal agents served a search warrant on a Kahului home looking for a Mexican national who had not lived there in a year, detaining about a dozen teachers for 45 minutes. The immigration enforcement actions and political climate are causing anxiety and hurting business for legal immigrants working in Hawaii. Armando Rodriguez, who along with his wife, Karina, own the 13-acre Aloha Star Coffee Farms in Captain Cook on Hawaii island, said he will see a 30 % drop in business because he can't recruit legal seasonal workers in the current climate of citizenship anxiety. 'Whatever country you come from, we're ambassadors for our country. We should be on our best behavior. I don't think we should be drunk driving, we should make our country proud of us, ' said Armando Rodriguez, who noted in an interview with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that he came to the U.S. at the age of 8. 'Having served in the (U.S.) military, we take an oath to defend the Constitution. You always believe you have rights … everybody is scared. Even the Hawaiian people are scared. They look Hispanic ; they are scared of being harassed. This is the aloha state, more family-oriented people live here. We may look a little bit different, but we all have the same values. We come from different parts of the world but we all have the same values here.' In 2023, Armando Rodriguez, a U.S. Army veteran, founded the Aloha Latinos Association, a nonprofit based in Kealakekua. Armando's wife, Karina, also a legal U.S. immigrant, told the Star-Advertiser in an interview that their business recruits five to eight legal seasonal workers each year to help with the harvest. She said she is never in favor of breaking any law but she is in favor of 'human beings treated with dignity and respect.' The legal workers the Rodriguezes counted on for the last five years are afraid of being detained or having their paper's pulled. 'It's very disappointing and sad, ' Karina Rodriguez said. 'I am not in favor of breaking the law. I am in favor—the people that have been working here hard—contributing to the economy, not committing any crime—they should be given a chance to normalize their situation. They are paying taxes, contributing to the economy. That is not being seen … (The belief that ) they are here illegally (and ) they are the source of all our problems, that is not true.'
