B.J. Penn Arrested Third Time in Six Days Amid Court Violations, Mental Health Concerns

Former UFC champion B.J. Penn has been arrested three times within six days due to a series of domestic abuse allegations involving his 79-year-old mother, Lorraine Shin. Penn violated his bail terms by failing to appear in court, leading to a bench warrant and his latest arrest, though he was released on a $2,000 bond. He claims illness from COVID-19 prevented his court attendance, but the judge rejected this defense. Shin obtained a temporary restraining order against Penn after detailing instances of psychological abuse, including alleged theft, physical altercations, and Penn's use of a flashlight to blind her during an attempt to call police. Penn suffers from Capgras delusional syndrome, believing his mother is an imposter attempting to steal his family fortune, which has exacerbated the conflict. Both parties filed for protective orders, with Penn's request denied, reflecting the court's concerns about his mental health and behavior.