According to Fightful.com, WWE and AAA star Ludwig Kaiser (real name: Marcel Barthel) and his defense team are currently seeking medical records from the alleged victim, Richard Reap, in an ongoing battery case, as stated in court records.
The report noted that Kaiser’s team filed a motion to compel on Tuesday, November 10, requesting access to the complainant’s medical records. In late October, Assistant State Attorney Juanda Padgett had agreed to share these records. However, Padgett later informed Kaiser’s team via email that the records would not be shared due to objections from Reap’s attorney.
Kaiser’s defense argues that the medical records of the alleged victim are crucial to the case, as they would directly challenge Reap’s claims that his injuries were caused by the pro wrestler.
As previously reported by PWMania.com, Kaiser is involved in a misdemeanor battery case stemming from an incident that occurred in the elevator of his Orlando apartment complex in late April. The alleged victim claims that he was physically assaulted after criticizing Kaiser for making out “aggressively” with his partner and asking them to “have some manners.” Ludwig surrendered the following month and pleaded not guilty to the charges, and was subsequently granted bail after posting a $1,000 bond.
Kaiser has claimed that Reap abused his partner and threatened to call ICE on her after being offended by their interaction in the elevator. Last month, the presiding judge denied Barthel’s motion to dismiss the case. However, Kaiser’s defense team has since gained access to key evidence in the case. He continues to perform on AAA television as El Grande Americano and is the reigning AAA Mega Champion. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for December 17.
