Smith's wife defends him after arrest for domestic violence charges

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Smith's wife defends him after arrest for domestic violence charges
Summary

Anthony Smith was arrested in Nebraska on August 1 following an alleged domestic violence incident that resulted in three felony charges, including threats to kill his wife. Smith reportedly fired a gun before surrendering to authorities and has been granted a $500,000 bond with conditions including no contact with his wife. In a public statement, she expressed her love for him and asserted she was never in danger, attributing the situation to his mental health struggles. Smith has a scheduled court date for August 17 and has not publicly commented on the incident.

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  • Smith faces three felony charges and a $500,000 bond.
  • His wife stated she was never in danger during the incident.
  • Smith has a court date set for August 17.
  • He retired from MMA in April 2025 before joining Bare Knuckle MMA.
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Anthony Smith’s wife has released a statement after his recent arrest. On Monday, Smith was arrested in Nebraska for an alleged domestic violence incident that produced three felony charges. Smith allegedly threatened to kill his wife and was heard shooting a gun prior to turning himself into police. He was granted a $500k bond, and […]

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