Troubled boxer Ryan Garcia was charged Thursday with vandalizing the Waldorf Astoria resort in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón introduced.
The cost is a misdemeanor, lowered from the felony vandalism cost on which Garcia was arrested June 8 after he allegedly triggered greater than $400 injury to a room and hallway of the resort. His arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 7 and he faces a most of 1 yr in jail if convicted.
“Whereas we’re grateful no accidents had been reported on this incident, reckless habits that damages property exhibits a blatant and unacceptable disregard for the protection and peace of our neighborhood,” Gascón stated in a information launch. “Our workplace will work to make sure the accountable particular person is held accountable.”
Garcia, 25, responded to the cost with a submit on social media: “No approach I’m going to jail.”
The Victorville native has skilled a steep fall after defeating unbeaten World Boxing Council tremendous light-weight champion Devin Haney in April by resolution in Brooklyn, a shocking upset preceded and adopted by controversy and Garcia’s erratic habits.
Eleven days later, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Assn. decided that Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) had examined constructive for Ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug that may stimulate muscle progress, the day earlier than and the day of the battle. Garcia denied the accusation and stated on social media that he’d take a drug check.
Haney had by no means been knocked down in a battle, however Garcia put him on his again 3 times. As a result of Garcia weighed in three kilos over the 140-pound restrict, nonetheless, the WBC junior welterweight title didn’t change fingers.
The bout was modified to a no-contest on June 20 and Garcia was fined $1.2 million and suspended for a yr after he reached a settlement with the New York State Athletic Fee. Garcia might be reinstated April 20, offered he passes a urine check, the fee stated.
Garcia’s lawyer, Darin Chavez, informed The Instances after the arrest final month that Garcia had lately acquired “devastating” information about his mom’s well being.
“Ryan has been open about his struggles with psychological well being over time, and presently he’s coping with an immense emotional burden,” Chavez stated in an announcement. “The help and understanding from followers and the general public are essential as he navigates these private challenges. We’re working diligently to offer Ryan with the sources he wants.”
Hours earlier than his arrest, Garcia posted messages to X about folks defending “pedos,” shorthand for pedophiles.
“Everyone seems to be disgusting [ … ] making an attempt to cover their wrongs,” Garcia wrote in his final submit about two hours earlier than the alleged vandalism. The subsequent day, he posted that he was “on maintain” on the hospital and requested for prayers from his followers.
Garcia took to X shortly earlier than his suspension as effectively, posting that he was retiring from boxing and needed to speak to UFC president Dana White about becoming a member of that group.
“I actually hope boxing good with out me,” Garcia posted. “I fought everybody and was prepared to. They’ve turned there again on me. I’m harmless. I stand by that I don’t care what everybody says. Gun yo my head I say I didn’t take PED’s.”
In July, Garcia was expelled by the World Boxing Council after he repeatedly used racial slurs in opposition to Black folks and disparaged Muslims in feedback livestreamed on social media. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman introduced the penalty in opposition to Garcia on X.
“Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I’m hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any exercise with our group,” Sulaiman wrote. “We reject any type of discrimination.”
