Ryan Garcia charged in hotel vandalism case

Ryan Garcia arrives for a press conference ahead of his fight with Gervonta Davis. Photo taken 03.08.23. Credit: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions

Ryan Garcia was arrested last month following an alleged incident at a hotel, and prosecutors are moving forward with a charge against the controversial boxer.

Garcia was arrested on June 8 after he allegedly damaged property at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Witnesses said Garcia appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs when he caused damage both in a guest room and in the hallway of the upscale hotel. A video showed the 25-year-old boxer being escorted out of the hotel in handcuffs and into a squad car .

On Thursday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that Garcia has formally been charged with one misdemeanor count of vandalism $400 or more in damage or destruction of property. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in country jail.

“While we are grateful no injuries were reported in this incident, reckless behavior that damages property shows a blatant and unacceptable disregard for the safety and peace of our community,” DA George Gascón said in a press release. “Our office will work to ensure the responsible individual is held accountable.”

Garcia earlier this month was expelled by the WBC over some comments he made in a social media rant . He had already been serving a one-year suspension from the WBC for a positive drug test after his fight with Devin Haney in April.

Between the failed drug test, legal troubles and WBC ban, and some recent drama in his personal life , it is unlikely we will see Garcia in the ring for a significant match anytime soon.

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