Why did Mike Tyson go to prison and when was the boxing legend behind bars?
BOXER Mike Tyson went to prison in 1992 after being convicted of rape in Indiana.
He was sentenced to six years in prison and four years of probation, but was released in 1995.
Here is more on Mike Tyson’s conviction.
Who is Mike Tyson?
Mike Tyson is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005.
He took a break from boxing after retiring in 2005.
However, Tyson announced his return to the ring in 2020 and he fought his fellow icon in an eight-round exhibition match on November 28.
When did he go to prison?
Tyson was arrested in July 1991 for the alleged rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington, who was Miss Black Rhode Island at the time.
He was convicted in 1992 and sentenced to six years in prison along with four years of probation.
Washington claimed that Tyson raped her at an Indianapolis hotel room.
Tyson denied the rape allegations and claimed the sex was consensual.
Tyson’s chauffeur, Virginia Foster, confirmed Washington’s state of shock after the incident.
Emergency room physician, Thomas Richardson examined Washington after the incident and confirmed that Washington’s physical condition was consistent with rape.
Tyson was ultimately released in March 1995 after serving less than three years of the sentence.
He is required to register as a Tier II sex offender under federal law for life.
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Is Mike Tyson married and does he have any children?
Tyson has been married three times and is currently married to Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer, a long time girlfriend of his.
Tyson has seven children in total from the three marriages he has been in, and lost a child in 2009 due to a tangled cord accident.
Where is Mike Tyson now?
Mike has swapped boxing for the cannabis industry and is the host of the Hotboxin’ podcast.
Tyson owns his own marijuana company.
He also occasionally takes on acting roles.