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BJ Penn Arrested on Family Abuse Charge; Mother Files Restraining Order

Penn is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for a hearing on the charges

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Overview

  • The Hawaii Police Department arrested Penn on May 25 in Hilo and booked him on a charge of abuse of a family or household member: offensive physical contact
  • He posted $2,000 bail early Monday and shared a video on Instagram disputing the allegations and accusing relatives of being impostors
  • His mother, Lorraine Shin, filed for a restraining order on May 27 alleging months of psychological abuse
  • Penn previously claimed in social media posts that his family had been murdered and replaced by impostors, raising concerns about his mental state
  • Several MMA figures, including Brendan Schaub, have expressed worry and urged Penn to seek professional help