Former WWE, WCW and ECW star 2 Chilly Scorpio, also called Flash Funk, has been sentenced to 6 years in jail.
The 60-year-old wrestler, whose actual title is Charles Scaggs, acquired the sentence on Friday, October 9, after pleading responsible to second-degree assault and armed felony motion expenses.
Regardless of the six-year sentence, Scaggs might be launched on probation after finishing an intensive 120-day program by means of the Missouri Division of Corrections.
This system permits eligible offenders to doubtlessly keep away from serving their full jail sentences. Upon completion, corrections officers will submit a report evaluating Scaggs’ conduct and progress, with the choose then figuring out whether or not to grant probation.
If permitted, Scaggs would serve the rest of his sentence underneath group supervision. If denied, he might be required to serve the remaining jail time. An replace on his standing is predicted in early 2027.
The fees stem from a June 2024 altercation at a Love’s Journey Cease, the place Scaggs was working as a safety guard. The confrontation reportedly started over a buyer smoking contained in the institution earlier than escalating right into a bodily incident exterior.
Scaggs had beforehand reached a plea settlement forward of his scheduled trial. Nonetheless, his authorized state of affairs grew to become extra sophisticated in September when he was accused of violating his bond situations by brandishing a firearm.
Prosecutors subsequently sought to have his bond revoked, leading to Scaggs being taken into custody on September 17.
Scaggs, who had no prior felony historical past earlier than the unique arrest, is greatest recognized for his runs in WWE as Flash Funk, WCW and ECW as 2 Chilly Scorpio, together with appearances for a number of worldwide wrestling promotions.
