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Was Sean Strickland arrested? Why UFC champion was kicked out of UFC White House event
Security escorted Sean Strickland from the fan festival after he entered despite a claimed ban and said he may face a disorderly conduct charge.
- On Sunday, UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted out of the UFC Freedom 250 fan fest by the Secret Service after entering a ring at the White House.
- Strickland previously claimed he was banned from the event due to political retaliation for criticizing President Donald Trump, though UFC CEO Dana White disputed the alleged ban last week.
- While not arrested, Strickland stated in a social media video that he may face a disorderly conduct charge, punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine in Washington.
- Personnel from the U.S. Marshals Service and U.S. Park Police evacuated Strickland from the grounds, citing concerns for his safety and that of event patrons.
- The incident occurred during UFC Freedom 250, a $60 million production on the South Lawn featuring title bouts, which has drawn intense controversy since its announcement.
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The News-Gazette
The News-GazetteSean Strickland escorted out of UFC event near White House. Police say his presence caused 'disorder'
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from a viewing event near the White House on Sunday. U.S. Park Police says his 'unplanned presence' resulted in 'disorder.'
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MAGA rages as UFC champ booted from White House event: 'This is how you lose young voters'
Prominent MAGA figures expressed outrage Sunday night after Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Sean Strickland – an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump for his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein – was escorted out of the UFC White House event by U.S. Marshalls.The current UFC Middleweight...
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TMZSean Strickland Not Cited For Disorderly Conduct After Being Escorted From UFC Event
Sean Strickland was rushed out of a UFC party Sunday night by Secret Service agents near the White House -- not because he did anything wrong -- but for his own safety, TMZ has learned.
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