nuSep 4, 2026, 16:16

Kickboxer Badr Hari allowed to await criminal trial in freedom

Professional kickboxer Badr Hari has been released under conditions to await his trial following an arrest in Amsterdam. Although his legal counsel denies allegations of stalking and doxing, the athlete remains under investigation for verbal threats.

Professional kickboxer Badr Hari was arrested on Tuesday in the Buitenveldert district of Amsterdam following an undisclosed incident. While police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his arrest, his attorney, Cem Polat, stated that the court found insufficient evidence for charges related to stalking, doxing, or coercion. Hari has been released under specific conditions while he awaits further legal proceedings regarding allegations of verbal threats against his former partner. He maintains his innocence regarding the accusations of harassment and intimidation.

Hari has a documented history of legal challenges, including a 2025 conviction for assaulting his ex-partner and a 2015 sentence for the assault of businessman Koen Everink at the Amsterdam ArenA. These past legal issues, combined with ongoing disputes regarding the upbringing of his five children, have frequently kept the former K1 champion in the public eye. His last professional appearance in the ring took place in 2023, and although he has hinted at retirement from the sport, no formal announcement has been made.

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