AEW took decisive action by firing BJ Whitmer after news of his arrest last year, following charges related to domestic violence in June. Whitmer faced charges of first-degree strangulation and second-degree burglary at the time. The company’s decision to terminate his contract was influenced by both the arrest and the severity of the charges.
Since the incident, AEW has been supportive of Whitmer’s victim, offering assistance in dealing with the aftermath of the domestic violence case. Whitmer’s legal troubles have now reached a resolution, with the former AEW producer being sentenced to five years of probation and 120 days of home incarceration.
The sentencing occurred after Whitmer opted for an Alford plea, maintaining his innocence while acknowledging that there was enough evidence for a potential conviction in a jury trial. This plea allows him to expunge the felony from his criminal record in five years. The specific details regarding the reasoning behind this plea deal were not provided by the prosecution.
Despite the resolution of the criminal issue, the sentencing may leave some fans disappointed, and opinions on the case’s outcome are unlikely to change in the near future.
The prosecution on why an Alford plea was offered to Whitmer. “During the pendency of this case the Commonwealth was provided with a significant amount of reciprocal discovery. Due to this discovery and other events the Commonwealth was required to reevaluate its position.”
