TNA’s Rich Swann has been found guilty, following his arrest in June this year.
The former TNA World Champion was arrested on June 8th, 2024. He was charged with disorderly public intoxication and causing a disturbance, which saw him immediately suspended by TNA.
Rich Swann entered a substance abuse rehab program, as he awaited trial in Florida. That trial has now happened, and the former WWE Superstar has been found guilty.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that Rich Swann pleaded “nolo contendere plea”— a no-contest plea where the defended pleads neither guilty nor not guilty. That didn’t help him though, as the court found Swann guilty of the misdemeanour offence.
They reported Rich Swann was “fined him $203 and ordered him to serve six months probation”, in addition to $285.38 in related fees. Once the fees are paid and his probation has been served, then the case is closed. Then, the matter will be considered done.
Details of Rich Swann’s arrest
The details surrounding his arrest were revealed in August this year. Brandon Thurston of POST Wrestling reported that Rich Swann attempted to enter a residence home. He allegedly mistook it for his own, and tried to force entry. This damaged the door.
The wrestler was informed that the homeowner had a gun, and after shouting and trying to enter the property, he left. He was later arrested after another resident called the police, who discovered him intoxicated in public. However, the homeowner declined to press charges on the TNA star.
“TNA Wrestling takes any and all charges against its performers seriously,” TNA told POST Wrestling. “Rich Swann is responsible for his own personal actions.”
“He has informed TNA Wrestling that he is voluntarily entering into a substance abuse rehabilitation program. TNA Wrestling has suspended Rich pending the completion of its investigation into the incidents.”
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