Iyanna Mayweather stabbing lawsuit judgment

A Texas judge has ordered Iyanna ‘Yaya’ Mayweather to pay over $50 million in damages to Lapattra Lashai Jacobs following a 2020 stabbing incident. The ruling from the District Court of Harris County includes $40,105,000 in compensatory damages and $10 million in exemplary damages.

The court found that Mayweather’s conduct involved an ‘extreme degree of risk’ and constituted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, while Jacobs acted in self-defense. The compensatory award covers past medical expenses, physical pain, mental anguish, and disfigurement, as well as approximately $32 million for future damages related to long-term physical impairment and loss of earning capacity. Jacobs reportedly suffered a permanent loss of function in her arm.

This civil judgment follows a 2022 criminal case where Mayweather pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and received six years of deferred adjudication probation. To ensure the fulfillment of the financial award, the court has ordered Mayweather to provide documentation regarding her bank accounts, revenue streams, and contractual obligations. Legal experts have noted that collecting such a large sum may be difficult and the final outcome may depend on whether Mayweather chooses to appeal.