Boxer Ryan Garcia posts series of cryptic tweets following arrest
Superstar boxer Ryan Garcia arrested in Beverly Hills
Ryan Garcia was arrested for felony vandalism in Beverly Hills over the weekend.
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LOS ANGELES – Boxer Ryan Garcia posted a series of cryptic tweets the day after he was arrested in Beverly Hills, comparing himself to Britney Spears and former President Donald Trump.
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The Victorville native also asked for prayers numerous times.
Ryan Garcia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
Garcia reportedly posted to X while he was hospitalized. One of his tweets read, "I’m worried :( I have to be at this weird hospital and they are trying to give me medicine and they have me on a hold for who knows how long, they will determine. Pray for me. God help me."
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Moments later, he wrote, "Kinda funny how both Trump and I are in jail."
While a New York jury found the former president guilty on 34 felony counts, he has not been jailed.
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About an hour later, he said he felt like he was "Ryan Spears, AKA Britney Spears."
He continued to say, "This sucks. I never hurt anyone. I’ve only ever loved everyone [and] prayed for people. And I try to make a change in this cruel world. I love you Christ Jesus, Amen."
On Saturday just before 6 p.m., Garcia was arrested for felony vandalism at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills.
He was then hospitalized after authorities said he complained of a medical issue, his attorney, Darin Chavez, confirmed to TMZ.
Chavez added his client could be charged for public intoxication.
In a 2022 interview with FOX 11, Garcia opened up about his struggles with mental health.
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In a statement to ESPN Sunday, Garcia's attorney, Darin Chavez, said they're working to make sure his client has the resources he needs.
