Rampage Jackson's Son, Raja Jackson, Arrested for Felony Assault After Brutal Attack on Wrestler
Raja Jackson, son of 'Rampage' Jackson, was arrested for felony assault after brutally attacking wrestler Stuart Smith, 'Syko Stu,' at a livestreamed event, hospitalizing him.
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Overview
- Raja Jackson, son of former UFC champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, was arrested and charged with felony assault for attacking wrestler Stuart Smith, known as 'Syko Stu.'
- The brutal assault occurred at a livestreamed event, where Jackson, in street clothes, repeatedly punched Smith until he was rendered unconscious.
- Stuart Smith sustained serious injuries from the attack, requiring hospitalization in intensive care for nearly a week before his release on August 31.
- Video footage and a livestream captured the entire incident, providing key evidence that led to Raja Jackson's subsequent arrest by the LAPD.
- Raja Jackson is currently being held on a $50,000 bail following his arrest, facing serious charges related to the violent altercation.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of Raja Jackson's arrest and the details of the assault. They present the incident straightforwardly, detailing the events, the victim's injuries, and the father's reaction without employing loaded language or selective emphasis, ensuring a balanced account.
"Raja Jackson has been arrested on a felony charge weeks after he was caught on video assaulting a pro wrestler in a fight that was supposed to be scripted."
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Stuart Smith, known as Syko Stu, is an independent professional wrestler based in California and a U.S. Army veteran who uses wrestling as an outlet to cope with PTSD.
Raja Jackson attacked Syko Stu at a Knokx Pro Wrestling event by slamming him to the mat and repeatedly punching him until unconscious. The assault was captured live on stream and led to serious injuries for Smith, who was hospitalized.
Stuart Smith suffered serious head trauma including injuries to both upper and lower jaws, a lacerated upper lip, a fractured maxilla bone, loss of several teeth, and was unconscious upon arrival at the emergency room.
Raja Jackson was arrested and charged with felony assault. He is being held on a $50,000 bail while facing serious charges related to the violent attack caught on video.
A GoFundMe campaign was started to support Stuart Smith's medical expenses, recovery, and lost income. The community has shown significant support with donations and messages during his recovery.
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