Raja Jackson strikes plea deal after brutal pro wrestling attack
Raja Jackson (son of "Rampage" Jackson) has reached a deal that some are calling a slap on the wrist.
Raja Jackson won't go to trial following an August beatdown that left a pro wrestler hospitalized. On Wednesday, Jackson pleaded nolo contendere to a charge of battery with serious bodily injury after striking a deal with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, an office representative confirmed Thursday to MMA Junkie. He also admitted two special allegations: personal infliction of great bodily injury and engagement in violent conduct.
The deal was first reported by The New York Post . Jackson, 26, is scheduled to be sentenced June 22 at San Fernando Courthouse. The DA's Office says his “anticipated sentence is 90 days actual county jail, restitution of $81,703.
38, and two years formal probation. The defendant is to pay restitution before he is sentenced. ” Jackson, a professional MMA fighter and the 25-year-old son of UFC legend Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, attacked Stuart Smith (also known in-ring as Syko Stu) during an Aug.
23 wrestling match at a KnokX professional wrestling event in Sun Valley, Calif. Jackson streamed the entire outing, including the lead-up and aftermath, on the streaming platform Kick. Jackson was expected to interfere with Smith's match as part of the show.