Nate Diaz turned himself in to New Orleans Police on Thursday morning, after an arrest warrant was issued for him on Monday.
Diaz's representative, Zach Rosenfield, released the following statement to the media, announcing that the former UFC star had voluntarily surrendered to authorities and that he will defend himself against the felony second-degree battery charge he's facing, for his involvement in a brawl on Bourbon Street last Friday night.
“Nate voluntarily turned himself in to the New Orleans Police Department this morning approximately at 7:10 AM CT. We continue to look forward to presenting all the evidence and videos that show Nate was acting in self-defense.”
Rosenfield provided an additional statement to the media revealing that Diaz had posted bond and will be free to travel back to Stockton. If found guilty, Diaz could face up to eight years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine, which is the penalty in Louisiana for second-degree battery. He's currently scheduled to face YouTuber turned pro boxer, Jake Paul, in a boxing match on August 5 in Dallas, Texas.
“Bond has been granted and posted with the full permission from the court to resume travel which includes returning to Stockton today. We appreciate how we were treated by the New Orleans Police Department, the court, and their staff.”
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