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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 30: UFC fighter Nate Diaz fields questions from the media during open workouts for UFC 244 at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Zuffa LLC)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 30: UFC fighter Nate Diaz fields questions from the media during open workouts for UFC 244 at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on October 30, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Zuffa LLC)
Nate Diaz got into trouble with the law after an eventful evening last weekend that saw him choke social media star Rodney Peterson in the streets of New Orleans. This led to the local police department issuing an arrest warrant for the Stockton native. But Nate Diaz didn’t hesitate to turn himself in, and the police also granted him a bond.
After the incident at Bourbon Street, Diaz, and his team made it clear that the UFC legend acted only in self-defense. They also mentioned that he was not the aggressor, and instead, it was the social media star who walked up to Diaz, asking for trouble.
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Nate Diaz surrenders to the New Orleans Police Department
The 38-year-old MMA fighter flew into New Orleans after he was charged with second-degree battery on Rodney Peterson. Reports claim that the New Orleans Police Department officially booked Nate Diaz at 7:10 a.m. CT. His representative, Zach Rosenfield, mentioned that they are looking forward to proving that Diaz was acting in self-defense.
Update on Nate Diaz:
“Nate voluntarily turned himself into the New Orleans Police Department this morning approximately at 7:10AM CT. We continue to look forward to presenting all the evidence and videos that show Nate was acting in self-defense.”
– Diaz’s representative, Zach…
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 27, 2023
The police department stated that Diaz arrived at NOPD’s Sixth District station on Thursday morning with his attorney. The police booked him for the charge and transferred him to the Orleans Parish Justice Center. He remained there in the Sheriff’s office for a few hours in custody.
MMA veteran drops a cryptic message after receiving a bond with full permission to travel
Diaz’s representative, Zach Rosenfield, confirmed that the NOPD granted the Stockton native a bond and had to pay $10,000 for it. He also mentioned that Diaz had full permission to travel, including his return to Stockton. Rosenfield also stated that the police department treated them exceptionally well and thanked them, the court, and their staff members.
New update regarding Nate Diaz:
“Bond has been granted and posted with the full permission from the court to resume travel which includes returning to Stockton today. We appreciate how we were treated by the New Orleans Police Department, the court and their staff.”
– Diaz’s…
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 27, 2023
Nate Diaz later took to Instagram and ensured his fans that he was moving on from this stage after turning himself in. He is now looking forward to getting to work and making money. He wrote, “Off to the next episode money to get.”
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Nate Diaz is not a stranger to getting into scuffles with other people and similar incidents have happened before.
Many MMA fighters, fans, and even celebrities from other industries campaigned for Nate Diaz’s release, claiming he acted in self-defense. Former UFC fighter Jake Shields also shared a video that showed that the Stockton native did not act as the aggressor. We will have to wait and see what pans out for Nate Diaz with regard to the battery charge.
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