Israel adesanya is the former UFC middleweight Champion

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On November 16 at 1:57 p.m. ET Israel adesanya found himself getting arrested at JFK Airport in New York, after authorities found him guilty of possessing brass knuckle

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Brass knuckles are illegal in New York and prohibited in carry on luggage but allowed inside checked bag

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Brass knuckles are illegal in New York and prohibited in carry on luggage but allowed inside checked bag

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Regardless of whether or not you had the intent to use that object unlawfully against anybody. But one year jail and fines, if found guilty

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he is #1 in the UFC middleweight rankings, and #2in the UFC men's pound-for-pound ranking

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According to champions manager- A gift was handed over by a fan, and he kept it in his luggage. Israel disposed of the gift When flagged at the airport.

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Statement issued by the manager- Israel cooperated with authorities, the matter was dismissed and he is on his way home

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Adesanya was born in Lagos, Nigeria

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Israel "The Last Stylebender" Adesanya is the current UFC Middleweight Champion with a professional record of 23 wins and 1 loss.

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