Why was Anthony Smith arrested? Former UFC star booked on three felony charges as new details emerge | MMA News
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska and is facing three felony charges. According to court records, Smith was taken into custody on Monday evening and is currently being held at the Sarpy County Jail. The charges listed against him include domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment in the first degree. While the charges have been confirmed, authorities have not yet released details about what allegedly happened or what led to Smith’s arrest. The case is now expected to move through the legal process in Nebraska.
Anthony Smith arrested in Nebraska on domestic violence, terroristic threats and false imprisonment charges
Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday at 8:44 p.m., according to court records reviewed by TMZ Sports. He remains in custody at the Sarpy County Jail.His arrest record lists three felony charges. They are domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment in the first degree.At this stage, officials have not shared any details about the incident behind the arrest. The circumstances that led to the charges have also not been made public.Because of that, many questions about the case remain unanswered. The charges are allegations, and the legal process is still in its early stages.
What prison sentence could Anthony Smith face if convicted?
Under Nebraska law, domestic violence causing serious bodily injury is classified as a Class 2A felony. If convicted, that charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.The other two charges, terroristic threats and false imprisonment in the first degree, are both Class 3A felonies. Each of those charges carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison, along with up to 18 months of post-release supervision and a fine of up to $10,000.Smith is one of the best-known names to compete in the UFC light heavyweight division. He challenged for the UFC light heavyweight title during his career and later became a regular analyst for UFC broadcasts.He announced his retirement after losing to Zhang Mingyang by knockout at UFC Kansas City last year. However, that retirement did not last long. Earlier this year, Smith returned to competition at Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in April, where he defeated Chase Sherman by submission.His fighting career and broadcast work made him a familiar face in mixed martial arts. Now, attention has shifted to the criminal case in Nebraska. Since authorities have not released additional information, it is unclear when more details about the allegations or the court proceedings will become available.
