Former MMA Fighter Found Guilty of Punching, Kicking Son

Former MMA fighter found guilty of punching, kicking son

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A former MMA fighter was found guilty on Wednesday after he punched and kicked his 12-year-old son, leaving him with a broken wrist in 2024. Ricquan Thomas, 42, was found guilty of felony child abuse after a trial that began on Monday. Ricquan Thomas_Mugshot Courtesy of DeSoto County D.A.'s Office The district attorney's office said on July 12 of last year, Thomas, a former MMA fighter in New Mexico, kicked and punched his 12-y…

Former MMA fighter convicted of felony child abuse after attacking son in Mississippi, DA's office says

A former MMA fighter was convicted of felony child abuse in Mississippi after attacking his son, the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office.

Former MMA fighter convicted after breaking wrist of son with special needs - SuperTalk Mississippi

A former MMA fighter has been convicted of child abuse charges in Mississippi after breaking the wrist of his preteen son with special needs. The DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office announced that Ricquan Thomas, 42, was found guilty of felony child abuse following a trial that began Monday.  Evidence presented at trial showed that on July 12, 2024, Thomas struck his 12-year-old son multiple times in the face, torso, arms, legs, and back wi…

Thomas found guilty of felony child abuse

The verdict sends a clear message that child abuse will be prosecuted in DeSoto County.