UFC's Gable Steveson faced 2019 sexual assault charges later dismissed

Gable Steveson, a UFC newcomer, Olympic champion, and protégé of Jon Jones, was arrested on June 15, 2019, along with a teammate while part of the U.S. wrestling team. Both were charged with group sexual assault involving a foreign object. The alleged victim went to the hospital and immediately pressed charges. The charges were ultimately dismissed due to a legal loophole that prevented the victim's testimony from being admitted because she had voluntarily consumed alcohol on the evening of the incident. There were no witnesses besides the victim and the two wrestlers, and their accounts contradicted each other. While there is no direct evidence of Steveson's guilt, the law was changed after this case to ensure victims' testimony is considered regardless of circumstances. The post notes that Steveson has been seen celebrating with Jon Jones at Dirty Boxing events.