Nate Diaz is scheduled for a preliminary court hearing in June as he faces potential second-degree battery charges for his involvement in a street fight with Rodney Petersen.
Nate Diaz, the professional mixed martial artist, is all set for his court hearing on June 27 due to his involvement in a street fight with a Logan Paul lookalike, Rodney Petersen, in New Orleans. Diaz might be charged with second-degree battery, which is a severe crime in Louisiana, and he may face 8 years of imprisonment without or with hard labor, along with a fine of $2,000.
The street fight took place after the Misfits Boxing 6 event, where Diaz was supporting his teammate Chris Avila. The incident was captured on video where Diaz put Petersen in a chokehold, rendering him unconscious on Bourbon Street. Diaz claims self-defense while his attorney looks forward to present the facts of the incident to the District Attorney to prove that Nate acted in self-defense after being aggressively pursued by Petersen.
Earlier that night, Diaz was also involved in a scuffle with Chase DeMoor, a reality TV star, where he threw a water bottle at him, which was also recorded on camera.
Diaz’s involvement in these two incidents has caused a stir, leaving many MMA fans and critics wondering about his future in professional fighting. While the public awaits the outcome of the preliminary court hearing, we can only hope that the facts presented will clarify the whole incident and justice will be served accordingly.