Anthony Smith pleads not guilty to multiple felony charges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:17 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Anthony Smith pleaded not guilty to four felony charges on August 17, 2026, during a written arraignment. Initially facing three felonies related to threats and false imprisonment, a fourth felony was later added. Smith is accused of threatening his wife and attempting to hit her with a vehicle during an altercation. He remains out on $45,000 bail and has a status hearing scheduled for September 21, 2026, which he is required to attend. His wife publicly supports him, stating she feels safe and attributing the situation to his mental health struggles.
- •Smith pleads not guilty to four felony charges.
- •Charges include threats against his wife and false imprisonment.
- •Incident occurred following a bar altercation in Gretna, Nebraska.
- •Smith is out on $45,000 bail and has a hearing set for September 21.
- •His wife expresses support and emphasizes her safety.
- 11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith pleads not guilty to charges stemming from recent arrest
"Former UFC fighter and current commentator Anthony Smith now faces a fourth felony charge.
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