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Tim 'Dirty Bird' Means accused of assaulting his teenage daughter; arrest, release, and upcoming hearing
UFC fighter Tim 'Dirty Bird' Means is accused of assaulting his 17-year-old daughter during a dispute over household chores in Tijeras, New Mexico. Charging documents describe punching, headbutting, choking, and other violence, followed by arrest and release, with a hearing set for May 26. The report was published April 27, 2026, citing court documents and local reporting.
Why It Matters
The case involves a public figure facing domestic violence allegations and provides a timeline of police action, detention, and an upcoming court hearing, illustrating how such cases progress through the legal system.
Timeline
4 Events
Article publication; hearing scheduled
April 27, 2026
The article published on April 27, 2026, cites NY Post reporting and Albuquerque Journal charging documents detailing the allegations. It notes a court hearing is scheduled for May 26, 2026.
Release from custody
April 24, 2026
Means was released from custody on Friday, April 24, 2026, after the arrest.
Arrest and booking on child abuse charges
April 22, 2026
Means was arrested and booked on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, on child abuse charges. He appeared in a mugshot, and reports noted he looked heavy-eyed.
Alleged assault on 17-year-old daughter in Tijeras, NM
April 21, 2026
Charging documents allege that Means punched, headbutted, restrained his 17-year-old daughter against a kitchen counter, and strangled her during a dispute over tidiness at their Tijeras, New Mexico home. The document states he then threw a potato at her head and struck her in the face; there were visible marks on the neck and blood in the nose.