Ludwig Kaiser granted permission to travel during legal case
Ludwig Kaiser is officially able to continue working while his legal case plays out.
A new court filing appeared on Tuesday showing that Orange County judge Andrew Cameron has granted Kaiser’s motion to travel throughout the United States and internationally. This was expected given that the state did not object to the motion, which allowed Kaiser (Marcel Barthel) to travel to Mexico last week and proceed with his WWE/AAA duties.
The judge’s ruling states that, though allowed to travel, Kaiser must appear in person for all future court dates. He must also abide by all previous conditions of his bond, like not being allowed to have any contact with the alleged victim, not consuming alcohol to the point of intoxication, and not using any drugs unless prescribed by a doctor:
Here is the judge’s full ruling:
- This cause having come before me upon Defendant’s Motion for Travel, and the Court being fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ordered and adjudged:
- 1. Mr. Barthel is permitted to travel throughout the United States and internationally during the pendency of this case.
- 2. Mr. Barthel shall appear in person for all required future court dates.
- 3. All other previous conditions of release remain in effect.
Ludwig Kaiser battery arrest —
Kaiser is facing a misdemeanor battery charge relating to an April incident involving a male resident of his Orlando, Florida apartment complex. Per the victim’s story of what happened, Kaiser and a female were aggressively kissing while the three were in an elevator. The victim claims he told them to “please have some manners,” which led to Kaiser attacking him outside of the elevator. Police observed a large scratch and redness on the victim’s head.
When Kaiser learned of a warrant for his arrest, he turned himself in on May 20. The state not objecting to his travel request meant that Kaiser was able to be back in Mexico by May 22. He has a big match coming up at AAA Noche de Los Grandes this Saturday, where El Grande Americano (Kaiser) will battle Original El Grande Americano (Chad Gable) with their masks on the line.
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