Bam Margera - "Jackass" star sentenced to probation
Former "Jackass" star Bam Margera (44) admitted guilt at a US court on a Wednesday, the 26th of June, following a dispute with his brother Jess Margera (45). The outcome: a six-month probation sentence, as reported by the "New York Daily News". This prevented a public trial, meaning Margera will not have to appear in court again. His lawyer negotiated this deal with the prosecution.
Margera was accused of attacking his brother during a family visit near Philadelphia in April 2023. The altercation resulted in fighting, and Bam Margera allegedly threatened to kill his brother. During the fight, Jess Margera's drumhead was injured. According to the indictment, Margera became agitated over a supposed text message from his brother, urging him to seek psychiatric treatment. Margera allegedly punched his brother multiple times and attempted to enter his bedroom before the police were called.
Before the arrival of the police, Margera left the scene and was subsequently sought by authorities for several days before he surrendered. Initially, Margera pleaded "not guilty" when charged with assault and threatening. As part of the deal, media reports indicate that not only the probation sentence but also the consent for random drug tests applies. If Bam Margera fails one of these unexpected tests, the probation sentence could be converted into a prison term.
Bam Margera: What Brother and Mother Had to Say About the Incident
In a hearing last year, Margera stated on record that the incident had helped him quit drugs and alcohol and become sober. He was undergoing therapy. His brother Jess also spoke during the hearing, describing Bam as "a good guy, if he's not confused." He had displayed problematic behavior for over 20 years and had stayed awake for days on end before his outbursts.
Their common mother, April, also made a statement and defended her famous son: "He's really doing well, and we want him to continue and leave this behind, really." The entire family would love and want him to be well: "He's been through a lot in his life, he had a lot of access and power, and it's hard to come down from that."
- The public prosecutor's office in Philadelphia negotiated a deal with Bam Margera's lawyer, leading to a six-month probation sentence instead of a trial.
- Bam Margera's probation terms include regular random drug tests, and failing one could result in converting his sentence into a prison term.
- The New York Daily News reported that Bam Margera was given a six-month probation sentence for attacking his brother Jess during a family dispute in Philadelphia.
- Despite the family dispute, Jess Margera described his brother as "a good guy, if he's not confused," in a hearing, acknowledging his brother's problematic behavior.
- The Philadelphian Public Prosecutor's Office handed Bam Margera a suspended sentence, sparing him a public trial in relation to the case of assaulting and threatening his brother.
