Former UFC Fighter Anthony Smith Faces Felony Charges for Domestic Violence Incident
Prosecutors say Smith threatened his wife, tried to force her into a car and faced a $500,000 bond after the alleged domestic violence incident.
- Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith appeared in a Sarpy County, Nebraska courtroom on Wednesday, facing three felony charges of domestic assault, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment following his arrest on Monday.
- Prosecutors allege the incident began Sunday night when Smith was removed from a concert at Gretna Days following an altercation, after which he grabbed his wife and forced her into a vehicle while threatening her life.
- According to investigators, Smith attempted to hit his wife with his vehicle while she was outside, though she managed to escape. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots from their home, where Smith allegedly threatened to kill himself.
- A judge set Smith's bond at $500,000 on Wednesday, ordering no contact with his wife. He waived his preliminary hearing and is scheduled to return to court on August 17 in Sarpy County.
- If convicted of the Class 2 felony, Smith faces up to 50 years in prison. The former UFC fighter last competed at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA in April and has not yet commented on the charges.
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Anthony Smith Issued $500K Bond After Being Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Kill His Wife
More than a year after closing the chapter on his fight career in the UFC, Anthony Smith is now at the center of a criminal case. The former light heavyweight title contender was arrested in Nebraska on multiple felony counts stemming from a domestic violence incident with his wife before being released on a $500,000 bond yesterday. According to the Sarpy County District Attorney’s Office, ‘Lionheart’ allegedly threatened to kill his wife during…
Former UFC fighter's bond set at $500,000 after alleged threats towards his wife
SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KLKN) — Anthony Smith, a former UFC fighter, allegedly threatened to kill his wife at a bar in Gretna. A Sarpy County Judge set his bond at $500,000 for the 38-year-old Smith. Smith is facing charges including first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats and first-degree false imprisonment. He would need to pay $50,000 in order to be released....
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