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UFC Reinstates Travis Browne Following Domestic Violence Investigation

August 28, 2015 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas

After an investigation into allegations of domestic violence came up with inconclusive evidence, the UFC has reinstated Travis Browne. The company announced today that their independent investigator, a “former FBI agent with more than 25 years of experience,” was unable to uncover anything proving that Browne’s wife was assaulted.

Jenna Renee Webb, a fitness model, posted several photos of her bruised body on Instagram in July and accused Browne of assaulting her. While Webb didn’t press charges, Browne was then temporarily suspended while the matter was investigated.

The UFC’s statement said that the investigation ran seven weeks and included “interviews with multiple subjects associated with the principals, as well as the principals themselves.” It continued on to say, “The investigation found inconclusive evidence to support claims of alleged domestic violence involving Browne, and inconclusive evidence that Browne had violated the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy. As a result, UFC has lifted Browne’s temporary suspension and anticipates him returning to competition in the coming months. UFC takes allegations of domestic violence very seriously, and they will be investigated for their validity. If proven true with facts, it will result in swift action on our part.”

You can read the full statement at UFC.com. Browne’s manager John Fosco has released a statement to MMAjunkie as follows:

“I’d like to first thank my family, friends, fans & team for the overwhelming support they have shown me during this challenging time. This 2 month period has taught me that strength truly does come from within. Sometimes saying nothing, requires more strength than saying everything. I made a conscious choice to keep quiet, comply and put my faith in the organization that has provided an amazing life for me and my family (UFC). They were forthright and honest from the beginning in stating that they took these allegations extremely seriously & were on a mission to get to the truth. I am so excited that this investigation has concluded and that i have the privilege to get back in the cage and do what I was put on this earth to do. In closing, my children are my life, they are my heart, they are my soul. Kaleo and Keawe have been taught to show women the utmost respect and that gift of parenting with a purpose is something that i can hold my head high and continue doing with pride.

Sincerely,
Travis Browne”

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