Former UFC champion B.J. Penn was arrested this past Sunday at his home in Hilo, Hawaii and charged with abuse of a family or household member, according to online records.
The 46-year-old posted a video of the arrest to social media. He was taken into custody by police and later released on $2,000 bail.
In the video, Penn can be seen laying in bed questioning the reason for his arrest. Penn argued with the officers before getting out of bed, being handcuffed and taken in for booking.
“In Hawaii, ‘impostor theft’ refers to instances where individuals falsely impersonate others, often to steal their identity or commit fraudulent acts. This can involve using a fake identity to obtain documents, financial accounts, or even posing as law enforcement or other professionals to commit crimes,” Penn captioned the video.
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Penn once held the UFC lightweight and welterweight titles. He was inducted in the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015 but has recently been displaying alarming behavior.
“The Prodigy” has made several posts alleging that this parents and siblings have been murdered and replaced by imposters trying to steal his assets.
