BJ Penn back in the courtroom, jury trial set

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The UFC Hall-of-Famer BJ Penn, 46, was back in the Hilo courtroom Wednesday.

Penn was charged with three crimes including allegedly assaulting his mother and violating her temporary restraining order.

Penn still does not have an attorney.

The judge advised him on Wednesday that he should get a public defender or hire a lawyer.

Penn’s case has been transferred to circuit court with a jury trial set for July 2.

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