$50 Million Stabbing Judgment
Texas Judge Orders Yaya Mayweather to Pay $50 Million Over 2020 Stabbing
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Key Points
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The final judgment was signed on May 20, but the decision only became public after TMZ reported on it months later.
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The compensatory award included more than $8 million for past damages and $32 million for projected future damages.
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Mayweather did not appear at the civil trial; the court assigned 100 percent of the responsibility to her and zero percent to Jacobs after finding that Jacobs acted in self-defense.
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The court ordered Mayweather to provide documentation of her bank accounts, contractual obligations, revenue sources and other earnings to facilitate enforcement of the judgment.
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Mayweather’s 2022 deferred-adjudication probation included conditions such as community service and restrictions on contact and other conduct.
A Texas judge ordered Iyanna "Yaya" Mayweather, daughter of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, to pay $50.1 million to Lapattra Jacobs over a 2020 stabbing incident at rapper NBA YoungBoy's home Yahoo. The award includes $40.1 million in compensatory damages for medical costs, pain, suffering, and lost earning capacity, plus $10 million in punitive damages. Jacobs was stabbed in the arm and bicep during a dispute involving the rapper and required surgery.
The judgment was signed May 20 but remained hidden from public view until Vibe reported on it months later. The court found Mayweather intentionally committed aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and assigned her 100 percent responsibility Adomonline. Jacobs' separate claims against NBA YoungBoy did not go to trial.
How the Stabbing Unfolded in 2020
The incident occurred in rapper NBA YoungBoy's home during a confrontation involving Mayweather. Jacobs was stabbed in the arm and bicep, injuries severe enough to require surgery Wideopencountry. Jacobs has since alleged permanent loss of function in her arm from the attack.
Criminal Plea and Probation Instead of Prison
In 2022, Mayweather pleaded guilty to felony aggravated assault Hiphopnc. Rather than facing prison time, she received six years of probation with conditions including community service and contact restrictions. The deferred-adjudication deal allowed her to avoid incarceration despite the serious charges.
Award Breakdown: $8M Past, $32M Future Damages
The $40.1 million in compensatory damages splits into two parts. More than $8 million covers past medical costs and suffering already endured Yahoo. The remaining $32 million represents projected future damages for her permanent arm impairment and lost earning capacity over her lifetime.
Court Orders Mayweather to Prove She Can Pay
The judge ruled that Jacobs acted in self-defense and assigned zero responsibility to her Adomonline. To enforce the massive judgment, the court ordered Mayweather to provide detailed documentation of her bank accounts, contracts, revenue sources, and all earnings Yahoo. This financial disclosure requirement will determine how the defendant can pay the $50 million award.
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