Sugar Heir Nico Fanjul Arrested for Domestic Violence and Cocaine Possession

The arrest follows a violent altercation stemming from Fanjul's reaction to being seated next to a gay couple at a restaurant.

Alexander 'Nico' Fanjul, heir to the Fanjul family's sugar empire, has been arrested for multiple charges including domestic violence by strangulation, false imprisonment, and cocaine possession.
The incidents stem from Fanjul's aggressive behavior towards a woman after being seated next to a gay couple at a restaurant, leading to a violent altercation at his home.
Fanjul has a history of domestic violence, including previous accusations involving socialite Tinsley Mortimer.
The Fanjul family, known for their sugar production company Florida Crystals, has a significant influence in the sugar industry with a reported $8 billion in annual income.
Despite the allegations, Fanjul has been released on a $180,000 bond and denies the charges against him.