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Raja Jackson Charged in Livestreamed L.A. Wrestling Assault as Prosecutors Seek Sentencing Enhancement

The filing follows weeks of review of video from the August 23 KnokX Pro event.

Overview

  • Los Angeles County prosecutors filed one felony count of battery causing serious bodily injury and one misdemeanor battery count against the 25-year-old.
  • Prosecutors said they will seek a great bodily injury enhancement based on the harm suffered by wrestler Stuart "Syko Stu" Smith.
  • Footage from a Kick livestream shows Jackson entering the ring, body-slamming Smith and throwing more than 20 punches after an earlier beer-can strike and on-camera apology.
  • LAPD arrested Jackson in September on suspicion of felony assault and released him on $50,000 bail, with an arraignment expected later this week.
  • Smith was hospitalized and sustained jaw trauma, a lacerated upper lip and the loss of several teeth, according to a GoFundMe for his recovery.