Anthony Smith allegedly threatened to kill wife, attempted to strike her 'multiple times' with vehicle, authorities say - Yahoo Sports
Former UFC fighter and analyst Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska on felony charges including domestic assault and terroristic threats. Authorities allege he threatened his wife and attempted to strike her with his vehicle.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile public figure in the combat sports industry, raising questions about athlete conduct and legal accountability.
Details continue to emerge surrounding the arrest of longtime UFC analyst and one-time UFC title challenger Anthony Smith .
Smith, 38, was arrested Monday in his home state of Nebraska and booked into Sarpy County Jail on three potential felony charges for terroristic threats, first-degree false imprisonment and first-degree domestic assault. On Wednesday, the Sarpy County District Attorney's Office issued a statement alleging that Smith "was involved in an altercation with his wife at a bar in Gretna, Neb., during which he reportedly threatened to kill her if she did not get into his vehicle and go home with him."
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