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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[a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that a friend, spouse, parent, other close family member has been replaced by an identical imposter],' Shin wrote in a statement provided to authorities.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.'
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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.'
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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, per a report from MMA Fighting. Penn was previously arrested on Sunday, May 25, and then again on Monday, May 26, 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 that 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 on Tuesday, which is to remain active for at least 180 days. 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 that 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 that 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.'
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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.
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Dustin Poirier's coach makes surprise admission ahead of star's retirement fight
The 'Diamond' has vowed that his UFC 318 clash with Max Holloway will be his last, but the American's coach has made a shock admission ahead of this summer's pay-per-view card Dustin Poirier 's long-time coach, Mike Brown, has hinted that his star fighter's upcoming fight might not signal the end of his days in the world of combat sports. 'The Diamond' is set to step back into the cage at UFC 318 this July, going head-to-head with ex-featherweight champion and BMF belt owner Max Holloway in New Orleans. Fans are eagerly anticipating the mouthwatering clash clash, which is already being tipped as Poirier's retirement fight. Poirier, 36, has assured the UFC faithful that his next fight will be his last appearance inside the cage. The American has not fought since he suffered an agonising defeat to Islam Makhachev last June. But amid talks of retirement, Brown is not 100 per cent sure UFC 318 will be the final fight of Poirier's legendary career. In an interview with MMA Fighting, when speaking of Poirier, Brown said: 'I mean, I think so. You can never say never, but he's done really well for himself. He's made a boatload of money. He's set. He doesn't need to fight. So it would have to be something pretty enticing. I mean, that could always happen, but I think he's content with his accomplishments and content with the money he has made and what he's done.' Over the years, Poirier has produced many iconic moments inside the octagon. Brown himself has plenty of favourite Poirier moments from the American's career, from his comeback win against Dan Hooker to his knockout finish over long-time rival Conor McGregor. That said, scoring a guillotine-choke submission over Holloway would undoubtedly be the icing on the cake for Poirier - who boasts eight career wins by submission yet never with his favoured move. "Everyone would be pretty happy with that, I think," Brown said. "That would be pretty cool, you never know. I mean, people didn't think he was going to rear-naked (Michael) Chandler, right? Who ain't got jiu-jitsu, right? No, he's got jiu-jitsu. People sleep on it." While Poirier eagerly anticipates a third showdown with Holloway, he never expected him to be the last opponent before hanging up his gloves. The upcoming clash with 'Blessed' will mark one of the most enduring trilogies in UFC history, given their first clash was back in 2012, followed by a second bout for the interim lightweight title seven years subsequently. In an exclusive chat with MMA Junkie, 'The Diamond' revealed his initial preference: "Well, I wanted [Justin] Gaethje. I was asking the UFC for Gaethje because we're one and one." Notably, Poirier had previously stopped Gaethje in their 2018 encounter, but suffered a knockout defeat at the hands of the American during UFC 291 in July 2023. "I wanted to close out that trilogy," Poirier said. "For some reason, they really wanted this fight with Max. So I said, 'Okay, that's cool because I respect the guy.'" He also shut down any rumours about fighting former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, confirming that wasn't even a consideration as the Spaniard-Georgian dropped his 145lb title to step up a weight class. "Not once. Not once," Poirier said. "Actually, when he said he was going to 155 [lbs], I texted UFC and said, 'Hey, what's up? Let me know what's going on with this guy now he's at 55.' But they never entertained it. They told me it's not happening, and they wanted I said, this was blindsided. I thought Max was like the last person I thought they were going to try to match me up with."
