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BJ Penn Arrested in Hawaii on Family Abuse Charge, Shares Confrontational Arrest Video

He faces a Hawaii court hearing today after posting late-night detention footage that prompted peers to call for mental health intervention

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Overview

  • Hawaii Police Department records show Penn was arrested at his Hilo home late Sunday on a charge of “abuse of a family or household member: offensive physical contact.”
  • Penn posted video on Instagram depicting officers confronting him in bed and detaining him after they cited alleged harassment.
  • He was released on $2,000 bail early Monday and is scheduled to appear in Hawaii district court today.
  • In recent weeks, the ex-UFC champion has accused family members of identity theft and impersonation in a series of social media rants.
  • Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub publicly urged Penn to seek professional help amid growing concerns over his erratic behavior.