WWE developmental talent Terrance Jean-Jacques has been suspended after his arrest on charges related to a domestic violence incident involving his pregnant ex-girlfriend.
As first reported by the Eagle-Tribune of Haverhill, Massachusetts , Jean-Jacques, 24, was charged Wednesday, three days after his arrest for assault and battery, kidnapping, witness intimidation, destruction of property and threatening to commit a crime in Haverhill District Court in Massachusetts. He's alleged to have pushed his ex-girlfriend, who is six months pregnant with his child, while attempting to prevent her from leaving.
Jean-Jacques was ordered held without bail by Judge Stephen Abany, pending a hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
In a statement to ESPN, the WWE cited its domestic violence policy. "We have zero tolerance for matters involving domestic violence, and per our policy, Terrance Jean-Jacques has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest."
The incident occurred on Saturday night, after which an arrest warrant was issued; Jean-Jacques turned himself in to police custody on Sunday morning.
Jean-Jacques was an All-American collegiate wrestler, who spent time at Rutgers and Iowa before finishing his career at Rhode Island College. He was the runner up in the 285 pound division at the 2015 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships, and ended that season with a 34-2 overall record. He signed a WWE contract in April, at which time he reported to the WWE's Performance Center in Florida.
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