After legal review, no formal charges against Nate Diaz in street fight
Former UFC fighter Nate Diaz will not face any formal charges stemming from a street fight in New Orleans earlier this year where the famed professional mixed martial artist choked Logan Paul lookalike Rodney Peterson.
New Orleans police initially issued an arrest warrant for Diaz on a charge of second-degree battery in April after video surfaced online. In the clip you can see Peterson come after Diaz, who then puts him in a choke hold and walks away.
Diaz had also been kicked out of a professional boxing event earlier that night.
Diaz representative Zach Rosenfield told MMA Fighting that the district attorney decided to drop the case after reviewing the evidence.
“Today, the Orleans Parish District Attorney informed us they will not be pursuing a case against Nate Diaz,” Rosenfield said.
“Since Rodney Peterson sought out to fight Nate on Bourbon Street, we have maintained Nate’s actions were 100% in self defense.
“It was clear on video, clear in pictures and clear from the multiple other videos Rodney posted before and after.
“Nate has a right to defend himself against those who want to make a name for themselves and did so.
“We appreciate the Orleans Parish District Attorney taking the time to review all aspects of this case and their decision to not proceed with it.
The New Orleans District Attorney’s office also offered a statement:
“The 2nd degree battery charge against Mr. Nathan Diaz was refused by the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office,” wrote Keith D. Lampkin, the office’s Chief of Operations & External Affairs. “After reviewing all available evidence of the allegation, including video and testimony, there is not sufficient support to prove the alleged crime.”
