Badr Hari's divorce leads to argument with ex over raising five children: 'No question of physical violence'

Former kickboxer Badr Hari was arrested in the Amsterdam neighborhood of Buitenveldert this past Tuesday. According to a statement issued by his lawyer, Cem Polat, the arrest stems from a long-standing disagreement with his ex-wife regarding the upbringing of their five children. Hari, who remains in custody, has denied the allegations of stalking, threatening, and insulting his former partner, asserting that there was no physical violence involved in the incident. He intends to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation to clarify the facts.

The conflict is described as a private family matter that escalated following the couple's divorce. Hari has previously faced legal consequences regarding his relationship with his ex-wife, including a sentence for assault last year that included a contact and location ban. His legal team emphasized that the current investigation is focused on these post-divorce disputes. Hari is scheduled to appear before an examining magistrate on Friday, who will determine if he should remain in detention as the inquiry continues.