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Wes Watson

Coverage of Wes Watson in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 2 · 16:43 UTCMost recent: Jul 8 · 18:50 UTC
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Elevation Fitnessplace3aggravated batterytopic3Eric Claymanperson2Miami-Dade Countyplace2Broward Countyplace2weightlifting belttopic2Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Officeorganization1felony batterytopic1domestic violencetopic1Eric Clemmonperson1
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  • CRIMEJul 8 · 18:50 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Video released of Miami-Dade gym beating by fitness influencer Wes Watson

    Fitness influencer Wes Watson was captured on surveillance video beating another man with a weightlifting belt at a Miami-Dade gym in December 2024. Watson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and faces 21 months in prison, with prosecutors citing a plea agreement. The video also shows others joining the attack, and Watson made threatening remarks to police.

  • CRIMEJul 3 · 01:51 UTCFOX NEWS
    Fitness influencer pleads guilty in violent gym attack after beating man with weightlifting belt

    Fitness influencer Wes Watson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery following a violent gym attack in Miami-Dade County. He faces a recommended 21-month prison sentence and has additional pending charges in Broward County.

  • CRIMEJul 2 · 16:43 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Fitness influencer pleads guilty in Miami-Dade gym beating

    Fitness influencer Wes Watson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery following a violent gym altercation in Miami-Dade County. Surveillance video showed Watson using his weightlifting belt to attack the victim, who reportedly traveled from New Jersey to confront him. Watson faces 21 months in prison and has additional unrelated charges in Broward County.