Gable Steveson's 2019 sexual assault case resurfaces in MMA discussion

UFC newcomer and Olympic champion Gable Steveson, mentored by Jon Jones, faces renewed scrutiny over a 2019 incident. On June 15, 2019, Steveson and a teammate were arrested and accused of gang rape involving a foreign object while they were members of the USA wrestling team. The victim went to the hospital and immediately pressed charges. The case was ultimately dismissed due to a legal loophole that prevented the victim's testimony from being admitted because she had voluntarily consumed alcohol on the night of the incident. There were no witnesses other than the victim and the two wrestlers, and their accounts contradicted each other. While there was no direct evidence of Steveson's guilt, the law was changed after this case to ensure victim testimony is considered regardless of circumstances.