Trial for War Machine Begins Monday

Trial for War Machine Begins Monday

LAS VEGAS — Jury selection begins Monday morning in the state of Nevada’s criminal case against War Machine.

War Machine faces 34 felony counts, including sexual assault, attempted murder and battery in the August 2014 attack on former adult star and girlfriend Christy Mack and her friend, Corey Thomas.

Mack sustained a broken nose, a blowout fracture to her eye, broken ribs, two broken teeth, a lacerated liver and bruises. Thomas was allegedly punched and choked.

War Machine, whose birth name is Jonathan Koppenhaver, is a former mixed martial artist who also dabbled in the porn biz, including shoots with Mack.

Last month, War Machine rejected a plea deal with prosecutors. The state offered War Machine two separate plea deals that would have sent him to prison for 16 years to life or 18 to 40 years. 

When trial gets underway on Monday at least two media outlets have been granted access to bring cameras into Clark County District Judge Elissa Cadish’s courtroom.

The trial will focus on the day of the attack, as well as Mack’s relationship with War Machine.

Last month in an evidentiary hearing Cadish ruled that jurors can hear testimony about a discussion that War Machine and Mack had about a rape fantasy prior to the attack.

While incarcerated at the Clark County Detention Center, War Machine has remained active on Twitter, mainly reciting passages from numerous famous figures — from theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer to Mother Teresa — and adding his own commentary on how his life has rolled.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Haley Spades Stars in Latest From Immoral

Haley Spades stars with Charlie Dean, Matt Bird, and Dean Van Damme in a new three-part release from Immoral Productions, directed by "Porno Dan" Leal.

Octavia Red Makes Her Vampired Debut

Octavia Red has made her Vampired debut alongside Talia Mint and 2023 XMA Europas Female Performer of the Year Tiffany Tatum in the new feature “Hunters.”

Lily Starfire Fronts Latest From Brazzers

Lily Starfire stars with Kyle Mason in the latest release from Brazzers, titled "Eating Ass Is the Game."

Country Hotwife Makes Her WIFEY Debut

Content creator Country Hotwife has made her debut for Vixen Media Group (VMG) studio imprint WIFEY, alongside her husband StagHubby and former XMAs Male Performer of the Year Isiah Maxwell.

Vixen Media Group Celebrates 10 Years of 'Tushy'

Vixen Media Group (VMG) is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of studio imprint Tushy.

Cherry Kiss Stars in Latest 'Blind Dates' From Bellesa

Cherry Kiss headlines the 16th volume of "Blind Dates," from Bellesa.

Emma Rosie Toplines Pat Myne's 'Gape For Days 5'

Emma Rosie headlines director Pat Myne's "Gape For Days 5," from Evil Angel.

Adult Time Drops 2nd Installment of Bree Mills Thriller 'Escape From Camp Conversion'

Adult Time has debuted the second episode of the Bree Mills-helmed thriller "Escape From Camp Conversion," from studio brand Girlcore.

UPDATED: Supreme Court Rules Against Adult Industry in Pivotal Texas AV Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued its decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, striking a blow against the online adult industry by ruling in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.

Eris Jolie Makes Her TransAngels Debut

Eris Jolie has made her TransAngels debut alongside Bree Brooks in "A Very Filthy Cookout."

Show More