“Before I Call ICE On That B*tch” – Big Revelation After WWE Star Ludwig Kaiser’s Real-Life Incident
A new legal filing has revealed Ludwig Kaiser’s version of the April incident that led to his battery charge.
On May 20, Kaiser, whose real name is Marcel Barthel, was arrested in Florida after Richard Reap accused him of physically assaulting him during an altercation that took place on April 23.
Ludwig Kaiser was later released after posting a $1,000 bond. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, and his legal team requested more lenient international travel restrictions.
Ludwig Kaiser Files New Motion to Dismiss Battery Case Ahead of Pre-Trial Hearing
Ludwig Kaiser’s attorneys have filed a motion ahead of a pre-trial conference scheduled for July 16. The defense has argued that Kaiser acted in self-defense and in defense of his girlfriend, WWE/AAA broadcaster Andrea Bazarte.
According to the filing, Ludwig Kaiser and Bazarte were hugging in the elevator of their Orlando apartment complex, and that is when Reap allegedly confronted them and told them to “have some respect.”
Ludwig Kaiser claims the situation escalated after Reap allegedly made an offensive remark about Bazarte and threatened to call ICE on her. The filing states that Kaiser only pushed Reap after he allegedly approached him aggressively with his hands raised and later returned in a threatening manner.
Kaiser also claims Reap threw a soft drink bottle at him before the confrontation ended.
The defense argues that Kaiser’s actions were justified under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law, which allows the use of non-deadly force when a person reasonably believes it is necessary to protect themselves or another from imminent unlawful force.
His legal team is asking the court to dismiss the misdemeanor battery charge and grant him immunity from further criminal prosecution.
An excerpt from the filing reads:
The elevator stopped at the 12th floor where Mr. Reap exited, and as he exited Mr. Reap made loud comments to Mr. Barthel and his girlfriend to the effect of, ‘Have some f***ing respect.’ Apparently, Mr. Reap was offended by Mr. Barthel and his girlfriend hugging while in the elevator. Mr. Barthel leaned out of the elevator to ask Mr. Reap what he said as he was confused by the statement. Mr. Reap then made a statement to the effect of, ‘Have some respect before I call ICE on that b*tch’ Mr. Barthel’s girlfriend is of Mexican descent.
Mr. Barthel exited the elevator and confronted Mr. Reap verbally telling him his statements were offensive and inappropriate. Mr. Barthel did not threaten or touch Mr. Reap at that point. Mr. Reap then came toward Mr. Barthel aggressively raising his hands and getting very close to him. Mr. Barthel, in fear that Mr. Reap was going to batter him, pushed Mr. Reap away.
Mr. Barthel walked back into the elevator, where his girlfriend was standing. Mr. Reap then approached the elevator in a threatening manner. Mr. Barthel stepped out of the elevator and told Mr. Reap to leave them alone. Mr. Reap walked away briefly and came back toward the elevator again in a threatening manner. Mr. Barthel was concerned that Mr. Reap would physically attack him or his girlfriend, so he pushed him away, and returned to the elevator.
Mr. Reap then threw a soft drink bottle at Mr. Barthel. Mr. Barthel did not retaliate. Rather, he remained in the elevator, pushed the button for his floor and left the area.
In this altercation, Mr. Barthel pushed Mr. Reap only after Mr. Reap had approached Mr. Barthel aggressively and threatened him. Mr. Barthel pushed Mr. Reap to stop his continuing approach and attack. Mr. Barthel then entered the elevator where his girlfriend remained and left the area. [H/T Wrestling Observer]
The case remains ongoing. Surveillance footage obtained by the defense in late June is expected to play a key role in determining which version of events is supported. Ludwig Kaiser could also face a separate civil lawsuit after the criminal proceedings conclude.