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BJ Penn Arrested Twice in Alleged Abuse of His 79-Year-Old Mother

A temporary restraining order was filed by his mother after the Hilo altercation based on her concerns he suffers from Capgras delusional syndrome.

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Overview

  • Hawaii police say Penn first faced charges Sunday after allegedly taking his mother’s mail, shining a bright flashlight in her eyes and shoving her against a car.
  • He posted $2,000 bail early Monday but was rearrested later that day for violating a warning citation by returning to her home.
  • Lorraine Shin has requested a six-month temporary restraining order, accusing her son of months of extreme psychological abuse.
  • Court documents detail her belief that Penn persistently insists family members are imposters, a hallmark of Capgras delusional disorder.
  • Penn has posted Instagram videos denying wrongdoing and accusing relatives of identity theft as he awaits a scheduled court hearing.