Raja Jackson Pleads No Contest, Faces Jail Time After Live-Stream Wrestling Assault
Raja Jackson, son of former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has struck a plea deal after a brutal assault at a KnokX Pro Wrestling event in Los Angeles last August. He pleaded no contest to one felony count of battery causing serious bodily injury and admitted two special allegations. His sentencing is set for June 22, with expected penalties including 90 days in county jail, two years of probation, and over ₦81,000 restitution. Video footage shows Jackson slamming independent wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith to the mat before landing more than 20 blows, many after Smith lost consciousness. Smith suffered a fractured jaw, maxilla break, deep lip laceration, and the loss of several teeth before spending days in intensive care. The incident drew criticism from the combat sports community, including Rampage Jackson, who said his son “crossed the line” and recommended jail over prison, along with anger management, therapy, and community service as part of his rehabilitation.
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