Raja Jackson Faces Criminal Charges After Assault at Wrestling Event
Raja Jackson, son of MMA legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, is facing multiple criminal charges related to an assault that occurred during a professional wrestling event in August in Los Angeles. According to information provided by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, Jackson, 25, will have to answer to a charge of aggravated assault, which caused serious bodily injury, and a charge of misdemeanor assault. A formal criminal complaint is expected to be filed this week. The incident took place at a KnokX event in Los Angeles. Jackson, who was scheduled to appear in a staged fight, knocked down wrestler Stuart Smith (also known as Syko Stu) and continued to hit him even after he appeared to have lost consciousness. In a live broadcast prior to the event, Jackson declared his intention to take revenge on Smith, due to a brief altercation between the two that occurred that same day. Smith had hit Jackson with a can of beer as part of an apparent promotion of the event.Jackson was arrested in September in connection with the assault. His father, known for his career in the UFC and Pride Fighting Championships, has condemned his son’s actions in multiple interviews and on social media. Jackson could face up to four years in state prison for the felony charge. The District Attorney’s office will also seek a “sentence enhancement” that could increase the length of his incarceration.Smith suffered multiple jaw injuries, as well as a serious head injury, a lip laceration and tooth loss.
Statement by Stuart Smith
