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Judge Extends Restraining Order Against UFC Star B.J. Penn Filed by His Mother
- On June 10, 2025, a family court judge in Hilo prolonged a protective order filed by B.J. Penn’s 79-year-old mother, Lorraine Shin, which prohibits the former UFC champion from entering the shared residence and from contacting his daughters until November 23, 2025.
- The extension followed multiple arrests of Penn in late May 2025 related to alleged domestic abuse against Shin and violations of a previous restraining order, with Shin believing Penn suffers from Capgras delusional syndrome.
- During the June 10 hearing, Penn appeared but refused to sign the amended order, requested to stay in the home while Shin was away, and was ordered to return to court for multiple misdemeanor and TRO violation charges.
- Penn remains free on $6,000 bail covering three criminal charges, faces at least two contempt warrants, and prosecutors seek a court-ordered mental health exam amid concerns over his cognitive decline and refusal to accept a public defender.
- The ongoing legal proceedings highlight serious family conflict and suggest continued court monitoring, with Shin expressing willingness for mediation and controlled contact while Penn remains under tight court restrictions.
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Penn back in court for allegedly violating TRO granted to his mother - West Hawaii Today
UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion BJ Penn told a judge Friday he’s unable to complete an application requesting a public defender, saying he can’t fill out the financial information portion because his mother controls his bank accounts.
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The Independent (US)UFC legend BJ Penn arrested again after violating restraining order
Police did not state whose residence Penn had entered, but the ex-fighter’s mother recently had a protective order approved, barring him from the home they shared
Penn back in court for allegedly violating TRO granted to his mother - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion BJ Penn told a judge today he’s unable to complete an application requesting a public defender, saying he can’t fill out the financial information portion because his mother controls his bank accounts.
UFC Hall Of Famer B.J. Penn Ordered To Leave His Home 'Immediately' By Judge
B.J.-Penn-fights-Ryan-Hall-during-UFC-232 The sad, strange saga of UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has taken another twist as a judge ordered him to leave the home he shares with his mother Lorraine Shin. The judge also extended a temporary restraining order against Penn that was previously granted to Shin. B.J. Penn, arguably one of the greatest mixed martial artists in history, has struggled the past few months with distinguishing reality from fan…
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