The backlash in the pro wrestling world regarding Raja Jackson‘s violent attack on Syko Stu has slowly died down, but that’s only after the police finally caught hold of Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson‘s son, Raja. They arrested the young MMA fighter, and he got slapped with one count of felony battery and one count of misdemeanor charges. But after all the discussion surrounding the incident with the pro wrestler, it appears that the authorities have taken their legal stance after the brutal attack on Syko Stu.
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Raja Jackson was released from prison on bail for $50,000. His father would stop mentioning his son as he continued to engage in his work as a live streamer. Raja also got slapped with a couple of charges by the LA District Attorney’s office, alleging that he caused “great bodily injury,” which could have added a few more years to a possible prison sentence, but Jackson’s son has retaliated.
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Raja Jackson has pleaded not guilty
According to reports, ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son may end up spending a considerable amount of time in prison. The news that the Attorney’s Office was pressing charges against him was reported by the LA Times, revealing that they were seeking a 7-year sentence for Raja Jackson. However, according to sources, Jackson has denied any wrongdoing and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Now, the 25-year-old semi-pro MMA fighter is due to appear in court on November 24.
An arraignment took place on Thursday, and it was during that meeting that Raja Jackson decided to take a stand against the charges, as the Attorney’s Office was looking to put him out of commission for a longer period. Meanwhile, the wrestler, Syko Stu, is still recovering from the brutal attack, as he suffered multiple injuries at the hands of ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son.
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Raja Jackson isn’t a big talker, as we’ve seen on his father’s livestreams whenever he makes an appearance. But in the wake of his attack on Syko Stu, Raja has decided not to open his mouth about anything at all. It was apparent when he entered the court in silence while reporters tried to extract some answers.
Jackson remains silent as he enters the courtroom
TMZ was the first to report live from the ground regarding Raja Jackson’s arraignment meeting. According to their report, former UFC champion ‘Rampage’s son was “wearing a black shirt, black pants and black tie … Raja stared ahead as he strolled into the building flanked by men who appeared to be his lawyers.” Clearly, the 25-year-old has been advised not to complicate the situation by making statements anywhere apart from inside the court.
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Moreover, conviction in this lawsuit could mean not just a possible seven years in prison. ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son could also get slapped with an additional six months due to the misdemeanor charge. So far, things are not looking good for Raja, but he’s made it clear that he’s not backing down from contesting the battery felony charges. It’ll be interesting to see how things pan out when the preliminary hearing for the case takes place in the coming weeks.
‘Rampage’ Jackson has made it clear that he won’t be divulging any information regarding his son’s situation. He’s also warned people not to ask him about it on his livestreams. Needless to say, he’s been on the receiving end of backlash from the online community.
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