UFC fighter arrested on kidnapping an assault charges in alleged domestic violence incident
21/08/2024 21:32
UFC fighter Casey Kenney was arrested by Phoenix Police on Aug. 16 and charged with multiple crimes, including kidnapping and aggravated assault, following an alleged domestic violence incident at his home.
Kenney faces six charges: kidnapping, assault/strangulation (both felonies, and four misdemeanor charges. In July, the alleged victim's mother posted videos to instagram accusing Kenney of domestic violence. Phoenix Police confirmed the reporting of that incident.
Maricopa County court records contained the probable cause statement which led to Kenney's arrest.
"Between the dates of 7-21-2024 at approximately 11:00 p.m. and 7-22-24 at approximately 12:14 a.m. while at the single family residence located at [address redacted], [suspect] Casey Kenney committed kidnapping, aggravated assault by strangulation and assault against [victim] Jasmine Mendez by repeatedly striking, slapping, biting, headbutting and choking [victim] Jasmine for several hours resulting in abrasions to Jasmine's lip and discoloration to Jasmine's arms and petechiae to Jasmine's neck," the statement read.
"Furthermore, during the 13 hours at Casey Kenney's residence, Jasmine was incapable of escaping the residence due to Casey routinely grabbing hold of Jasmine and holding her in place during her attempts while threatening to cause more physical harm. Casey Kenney advised Jasmine Mendez that if anyone shows up he will shoot them and if her mother shows up he will shoot her in the head. Jasmine Mendez stated she desires prosecution in this matter at this time."
Kenney last fought in August 2021, losing a split decision to Song Yadong at UFC 265. Prior to Kenney's arrest, the alleged victim's mother posted a series of harrowing videos to instagram outside of Kenney's residence.
🚨DEVELOPING: Footage surfaces of police conducting a wellness check on UFC fighter Casey Kenney's Arizona home after his girlfriend's mother calls the police to report a domestic violence claim. 😳
— Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) July 30, 2024
In one of the videos, you can see the mom knock on Kenney's door looking for her… pic.twitter.com/hnUWt7rxcE
