Darren Benedick, a wrestling commentator for the Massachusetts-based Chaotic Wrestling who additionally labored as instructor for a Salem constitution faculty, was arrested in a latest sting operation after assembly who he thought was an underage woman for a sexual encounter, in keeping with The Boston Globe.
Following his arrest, Chaotic Wrestling launched an announcement on its social media platforms, stating:
At present we obtained phrase that Chaotic commentator Darren Benedick was arrested on expenses of kid enticement and dissemination of matter dangerous to minors. Chaotic has a strict Zero Tolerance Coverage and terminated all dealings with him instantly.
It’s an unlucky actuality…
— Chaotic Wrestling (@ChaoticWrestlin) July 4, 2024
At present we obtained phrase that Chaotic commentator Darren Benedick was arrested on expenses of kid enticement and dissemination of matter dangerous to minors. Chaotic has a strict Zero Tolerance Coverage and terminated all dealings with him instantly.
It’s an unlucky actuality that this sort of conduct has been prevalent within the historical past of the trade. Chaotic Wrestling stands resolute within the effort to domesticate a secure atmosphere and can proceed to take lively steps to steer the enterprise into a greater future.
In line with the Essex District Legal professional’s workplace, Benedick despatched an obscene picture to an individual he thought was a 14-year-old woman. The 42-year-old instructor and wrestling persona additionally expressed a want to satisfy in particular person whereas describing the intercourse acts he sought to carry out. Benedick was arrested when he confirmed up at an undisclosed location to satisfy with an undercover officer posing as a teen and was arraigned on two felony expenses that afternoon.
Along with shedding his job with Chaotic Wrestling, Salem Academy Constitution Faculty, the place Benedick labored as a fitness center and well being instructor, was instantly positioned on administrative depart, per faculty officers. There are not any allegations involving college students on the constitution faculty, in keeping with the DA’s workplace.
Benedick pleaded not responsible to at least one depend of kid enticement and one depend of disseminating obscene materials to a minor. Bail was set at $5,000, and he was ordered to residence confinement with a GPS monitor and no contact with youngsters. Benedick is due again in court docket Friday (July 5) for a pretrial listening to.
