Gable Steveson faced sexual assault allegations in 2019 before charges dropped

UFC heavyweight prospect and Olympic champion Gable Steveson, who is mentored by Jon Jones, faced serious legal trouble in 2019 during his Olympic training cycle. On June 15, Steveson and a teammate were arrested and charged with gang rape involving the use of a foreign object. The alleged victim went to a hospital and immediately filed charges. However, 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 evening of the incident. There were no witnesses besides the victim and the two wrestlers, and their accounts contradicted each other. While there was no direct proof of guilt, the law was subsequently changed after this case to ensure victim testimony is considered regardless of circumstances.