BJ Whitmer was fired from All Elite Wrestling following his arrest on charges of strangulation and second-degree burglary in June of this year.
The alleged victim had previously remained anonymous, but she has now come out and revealed herself to be Jamie Hawn.
In a recent interview with FOX 19 News, Hawn spoke about the assault and revealed why she had remained quiet all these months. She said,
“It’s physically altering when you’re having to make sure that your voice is being heard and if you don’t attend (court) and you put yourself in this vulnerable environment, it’s very possible that things won’t get mentioned to get that justice.”
Hawn said that the legal process has been quite daunting and she has been cooperating with the defense counsel as her character has been questioned and she has had to repeatedly prove what happened despite bearing sufficient evidence.
Hawn said, “Whether I feel safe or not – the ability to move forward from this? I can’t move forward because now I’m going backward about things that have nothing to do with what happened that day.”
Whitmer appeared in court on Wednesday where a pre-trial date was scheduled for January 3, 2024.
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BJ Whitmer, a former wrestler for All Elite Wrestling (AEW), was fired from the company after being arrested on charges of strangulation and second-degree burglary in June of this year. The alleged victim, who had previously remained anonymous, has now come forward and revealed herself to be Jamie Hawn.
In a recent interview with FOX 19 News, Hawn spoke about the assault and explained why she had chosen to remain silent for all these months. She expressed that it was physically altering to ensure her voice was heard and that attending court was a vulnerable environment. Hawn believed that if she didn’t attend court, important details might not be mentioned, potentially hindering the pursuit of justice.
Hawn also shared her experience with the legal process, describing it as daunting. She mentioned cooperating with the defense counsel and having to repeatedly prove what happened, despite having sufficient evidence. Hawn expressed frustration with the fact that she couldn’t move forward from the incident because she was constantly being questioned about unrelated matters.
Whitmer appeared in court on Wednesday, and a pre-trial date was scheduled for January 3, 2024. The legal proceedings will continue to unfold as both sides present their cases.
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It is important to note that the information provided in this article is based on publicly available sources and should not be considered as a final judgment or verdict on the case. The legal process will determine the outcome and any potential consequences for BJ Whitmer.