It seems like there’s something in the water at the UFC Hall of Fame. Chuck Liddell, MMA veteran and one of the sport’s earliest stars, was arrested on Monday morning following an alleged incident of domestic violence. He published a statement on Instagram clarifying events, claiming that he was the victim, not the perpetrator, and praising the deputies for their professionalism.
UFC Legend Chuck Liddell Releases Statement Following Domestic Violence Arrest, Says His Wife Attacked Him!
According to TMZ, Liddell was booked into the Lost Hills Sheriff Station following an arrest for misdemeanor domestic battery in Hidden Hills, California. The police were summoned to a family disturbance call in Hidden Hills around midnight, where they determined that Liddell and his wife had been involved in a physical altercation. Liddell was arrested, although he later claimed that he chose to be arrested so his wife wouldn’t have to go to jail.
Chuck Liddell has since posted bail, which was set at $20,000.00, and released a statement on the matter claiming that he is the victim in all this. In a post uploaded to Instagram, Liddell aimed to clarify the situation.
“Last night the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies who responded were professional. While the information about this case will be revealed in due course, I believe it is important to convey and clarify a few facts about the situation.
I was the victim of the incident last night at our family home, as details of the case will reveal. The deputies informed me that my wife would be arrested, as I did not respond to her assault while I sustained bruising and lacerations. I volunteered to go in her place.
This was one of the many times I have tried to shield a family mental health issue from the public purview. It has become painfully apparent that this cannot continue, as our private life has now reached a public breaking point. Please respect our privacy as I help to navigate our family through this difficult time.”
Chuck Liddell is the third mixed martial artist to be arrested on charges related to domestic violence in the past month. Fellow former champion Jon Jones was arrested in Las Vegas following his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame, and Luis Pena was arrested earlier this week on similar charges.
The Liddell case is still unfolding. The UFC veteran is currently out of jail and will likely remain so until the details of the case are determined.
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