James Lee Mein, 47, of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, was arrested Friday in Tulsa. Police records show the time of the arrest was just prior to Jordan Mein’s appearance at BOK Center for the official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 49, which takes place tonight at the same venue. News of Lee Mein’s arrest first came via Twitter from Beau Taylor of the Tulsa Voice.
Lee Mein was arrested and charged with sexual battery at 3:30 p.m., booked at 5:59 p.m., and was released early Saturday after posting $2,000 bond, police records show.
In a statement released to MMAjunkie on Saturday, the UFC stated Lee Mein, Jordan Mein’s chief coach and cornerman, will not be allowed to attend his son’s fight against Mike Pyle – and also gave some details into what Lee Mein is accused of.
“We were made aware that James Lee Mein, father of UFC competitor Jordan Mein, was arrested on allegations of felony sexual assault,” the statement reads. “Mr. Mein is accused of sexually assaulting a housekeeper at the UFC’s host hotel in Tulsa, Okla. The UFC finds the allegations against Mr. Mein deplorable, and we fully support local law enforcement in its investigation. The UFC is also prohibiting Mr. Mein from attending tonight’s event should he post bail. Jordan Mein will remain on tonight’s card.”
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