Prosecutors Allege Anthony Smith Threatened and Attacked Wife With Car
WHO:
ESPN - Anthony Smith is 38 years old.
US Magazine - Anthony Smith's wife is identified as Mikhala Renee Newman.
Sportskeeda - Anthony Smith, a former UFC title challenger, is involved in the allegations.
Daily Mail Sports - Anthony Smith is identified as an ex-UFC star and ESPN analyst.
TMZ - The Sarpy County Attorney's Office is involved in detailing the claims against Smith.
WHAT:
ESPN - Smith appeared in court Wednesday on three felony charges following the incident Sunday night in Omaha.
ESPN - Smith was granted a $500,000 bond with the condition that he'd stay away from his wife.
sports.yahoo.com - The combined weight of Smith's three charges, if convicted, carries a potential sentence of more than 20 years in prison.
MMA Junkie - Smith is accused of first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment.
ESPN - Smith is scheduled to appear in court on August 17.
sports.yahoo.com - The combined weight of Smith's three charges, if convicted, carries a potential sentence of more than 20 years in prison.
MMA Junkie - Smith is accused of threatening to kill his wife if she did not go home with him following an altercation at a bar in Gretna, Nebraska.
MMA Junkie - Investigators concluded Smith tried multiple times to hit his wife with the vehicle when she escaped during the drive, but she was able to maneuver out of the way and avoid physical harm.
Daily Mail Sports - Prosecutors claimed that Smith attempted to run over his wife and threatened to kill her prior to his arrest.
ESPN - Smith was charged with domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, making terroristic threats, and false imprisonment.
ESPN - Smith was released on a $500,000 bond.
ESPN - Smith is due back in court on August 17.
ESPN - Smith attempted to force his wife into their vehicle after being kicked out of a concert at the Gretna Days festival.
ESPN - Prosecutors allege that Smith tried to strike his wife with the vehicle multiple times at their residence, forcing her to jump out of the way.
ESPN - Witnesses assisted Smith's wife and their children in leaving the premises during the incident.
ESPN - Smith has four daughters with his wife.
US Magazine - Anthony Smith was charged with three felonies: attempted first degree domestic violence, terroristic threats, and first degree false imprisonment.
US Magazine - Smith's bond was set at $500,000.
Daily Mail Sports - Prosecutors claim that Anthony Smith attempted to run over his wife and threatened to kill her.
TMZ - Smith allegedly threatened to kill his wife, forced her into his car, and later tried to run her over after a heated argument.
WHERE:
TMZ - The incident occurred at a bar in Nebraska.
WHEN:
ESPN - Smith is due back in court on August 17.
US Magazine - Smith was arrested on Monday, July 27.
WHY:
MMA Junkie - The altercation stemmed from an argument at a bar.
TMZ - The altercation was described as a heated argument between Anthony Smith and his wife.
HOW:
ESPN - A warrant was issued, and Smith later turned himself in, according to officials.
sports.yahoo.com - Smith is prohibited from leaving Nebraska without a judge's permission.
US Magazine - As a condition of his bond, Smith is barred from making any contact with his wife and is prohibited from leaving Nebraska without a judge's permission.
MMA Junkie - A warrant was issued, and Smith later turned himself in, according to officials.
ESPN - Smith was booked into Sarpy County Jail in Papillion on Monday night following the incident.
ESPN - Smith was booked into Sarpy County Jail in Papillion on Monday night following the incident.
TMZ - Smith allegedly used his car in an attempt to run over his wife after the argument.
Smith appeared in court on three felony charges, including first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment, following an incident in Omaha. He was granted a $500,000 bond with the condition that he must stay away from his wife and is prohibited from leaving Nebraska without a judge's permission. If convicted, the combined weight of his charges could lead to a potential sentence of more than 20 years in prison.