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Ludwig Kaiser battery case in Florida

Overview

A misdemeanor battery case involving WWE wrestler Ludwig Kaiser, also known as Marcel Barthel, is proceeding in Florida following an April confrontation at an Orlando apartment complex. The dispute involves Richard Reap, who alleges Kaiser physically attacked him after a disagreement regarding manners. Kaiser’s defense maintains he acted in self-defense to protect himself and his girlfriend from aggressive behavior and racist remarks.

In October 2026, a judge denied Kaiser’s motion to dismiss the case under Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law. Following this ruling, the State of Florida provided the defense with supplemental discovery, including four photographs documenting injuries allegedly sustained by Reap, including head and elbow injuries.

A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 17, 2026. If no plea agreement is reached, a trial window has been set for January 4 through January 22, 2027.

Entities

Ludwig Kaiser · WWE · Juanda Padgett · Richard Reap · Orlando

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Ludwig Kaiser defense granted evidence access in Florida battery case

    WWE wrestler Ludwig Kaiser faces an ongoing battery case in Florida after a judge denied his motion to dismiss. New evidence, including photos of alleged injuries, has been provided to his defense.

  2. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Ludwig Kaiser battery case proceeds after judge denies motion to dismiss

    A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss a misdemeanor battery charge against WWE star Ludwig Kaiser, allowing the case involving an April confrontation to proceed toward a 2026 pre-trial conference.

Sources

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