AEW’s BJ Whitmer Arrested on Serious Charges

12/06/2023

21:55 — Atualizado: 1 ano

On the night of June 4, AEW producer BJ Whitmer found himself in the custody of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Kentucky. The charges against him are severe, including first-degree strangulation and second-degree burglary. The former charge is applied when one individual chokes another, causing injury, while the latter pertains to non-residential burglaries.

A bond of $25,000 was set for Whitmer, and he is now bound to a Grand Jury. After spending some time in custody, Whitmer was released on June 12, 2023, as indicated by the release comments stating “FINAL RELEASE.”

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Whitmer, a notable figure in the wrestling industry, has been working behind the scenes for AEW since 2019, particularly contributing to the Women’s Division.

Further updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.

B.J. Whitmer has been terminated following his arrest on domestic violence charges. While talent and staff are ultimately responsible for their own personal actions, this behavior is intolerable within AEW. AEW has reached out to offer support to those impacted by his behavior.
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) June 13, 2023