Ex-AEW Producer BJ Whitmer Receives Sentence for Domestic Violence Charges
Former AEW producer BJ Whitmer was facing second-degree burglary and first-degree strangulation charges, but that is in the past for him now. After accepting a plea deal, he has now received his sentence.
BJ Whitmer has been sentenced in relation to his arrest last year. He has received house arrest for 120 days, and five years of probation.
Whitmer faced charges of second-degree burglary and first-degree strangulation stemming from an incident on June 4, 2023. Allegedly, he entered his former girlfriend's residence, awaited her return, and then assaulted her.
According to the police report, Whitmer grabbed the victim by the throat and threw her onto the couch, where he proceeded to strangle her. The victim later described the ordeal to the media as a fight for her life.
Opting for an Alford plea, Whitmer acknowledged there was sufficient evidence for a conviction but maintained his innocence. This plea also allows him to clear the felony from his record after five years. He has been sentenced to five years of probation and 120 days of house arrest.
Esteemed journalist B.J. Bethel shared news of Whitmer's sentence on X, stating that the former AEW producer and ROH wrestler received five years of probation and 120 days of home incarceration for the charges related to his ex-girlfriend.
"Former AEW producer, ROH wrestler B.J. Whitmer received five years probation and 120-day home incarceration in connection the strangulation and criminal trespass charge he faced involving his ex-girlfriend last summer."
Whitmer's Alford plea indicates his assertion of innocence while acknowledging the evidence against him. The prosecution's decision to offer this plea was influenced by significant discovery provided during the case, prompting a reevaluation of their stance.
Following his arrest, AEW terminated Whitmer's contract on June 12, 2023. In their statement to the media, they emphasized that such behavior is intolerable within the organization and offered support to those affected by Whitmer's actions.
