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sports2 years ago

Nate Diaz Surrenders and Posts Bond After New Orleans Brawl

MMA fighter Nate Diaz turned himself in and posted a $10,000 bond after being charged with second-degree battery for his alleged involvement in a physical altercation outside a New Orleans bar on April 21. Diaz was in New Orleans to watch a teammate's boxing match when he allegedly choked out social media influencer Rodney Peterson in a brawl outside a bar. Diaz's attorney claims that Peterson aggressively pursued Diaz and that Diaz acted in self-defense. Diaz is scheduled to face Jake Paul in a boxing match on August 5, but it is unclear whether his legal proceedings will interfere with the fight.

crime2 years ago

Nate Diaz Surrenders to New Orleans Police After Viral Choke-Out Incident

MMA fighter Nate Diaz has turned himself in to New Orleans police after a warrant was issued for his arrest following a violent incident on Bourbon Street last weekend. Diaz is accused of rendering someone unconscious and was booked for second-degree battery. Diaz's representative claims the incident was self-defense and looks forward to presenting all the facts to the District Attorney. Diaz remains in custody until his court appearance.

sports2 years ago

Nate Diaz Surrenders to New Orleans Police on Felony Battery Charge

Former UFC star Nate Diaz turned himself in to the New Orleans Police Department on Thursday after an arrest warrant was issued on Monday for a felony charge of second-degree battery. Diaz was released on bond after posting $10,000. Diaz's representative stated that he voluntarily surrendered and plans to prove he acted in self-defense. The incident occurred during a Misfits Boxing event, which Diaz's teammate Chris Avila competed on, before it spilled onto the streets. Diaz is scheduled to fight Jake Paul in a boxing match on August 5 in Dallas.

sports2 years ago

Nate Diaz Faces Arrest Warrant and Battery Charges After Altercation.

New Orleans police have issued an arrest warrant for Nate Diaz on suspicion of second-degree battery after a Bourbon Street brawl that went viral. Diaz allegedly choked unconscious Logan Paul lookalike Rodney Peterson amid a brawl that spilled out of a bar. Second-degree battery is a felony in Louisiana that is punishable by up to eight years in prison. Diaz is set to face Jake Paul in an August boxing match, his first appearance since leaving the UFC as a free agent.