PITTSBURGH (AP) – Former lightweight boxing champ Paul Spadafora is in jail again, this time for allegedly stabbing his brother during an argument and then fighting with police officers called to intervene, according to a criminal complaint.
Spadafora, 41, stabbed his brother in the thigh Wednesday night, then refused to cooperate once officers arrived at the residence, where Spadafora was also charged with assaulting his mother, according to authorities.
Spadafora allegedly threatened police telling his mother, “Get all their names. I know they have to live in the city. I’m gonna kill them.” Police used a stun gun on Spadafora after he attempted to throw something at them, and put a mask on him after he tried to spit on the officers, police said.
Spadafora was jailed overnight on charges including aggravated assault, terroristic threats and aggravated harassment by a prisoner, according to online court records.
“This time of year is always very emotional for families and family members, and we will patiently await to give further comment after the arraignment but before the preliminary hearing,” defense attorney Phil DiLucente told The Associated Press in a text message.