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UFC Champ Faces Charge After White House Crash
15 Jun
Summary
- Sean Strickland may face disorderly conduct charge.
- Strickland snuck into the UFC Fan Fest at the White House.
- He was removed by security after jumping in a WWE ring.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland might be facing a misdemeanor charge for disorderly conduct after he was removed from the UFC Fan Fest at the White House. Strickland, who had claimed he was banned from the event, managed to enter the fan fest area. He was eventually escorted out by security after he jumped into a WWE ring set up at the venue.
Strickland shared on social media that he believed he could be charged with disorderly conduct, a Class B misdemeanor in Washington D.C. This offense carries a potential penalty of up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. He thanked his fans for their support, noting their encouragement after his claims of being banned due to his political commentary.
UFC CEO Dana White had previously stated that Strickland was not officially banned but was not on the guest list due to limited seating. Despite this, Strickland vowed to attend and made his presence known before security intervened, underscoring his determination to appear at the event.
