Stefi Cohen Faces Domestic Violence Battery Charge: Inside the Powerlifter’s Legal Drama
Oh thrilling—yet another wellness influencer trading dumbbells for desk time at the precinct. Stefi Cohen, the million-strong Instagram powerlifting phenom who couches herself as “Dr. Stefi Cohen,” was cuffed this past Wednesday on a domestic violence battery charge, according to court records obtained by TMZ. Look, I don’t relish breaking down the obvious, but when legal woes pile up faster than your squat PRs, we’ve got to talk about it.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirms officers responded to a disturbance call on July 2, 2025, leading to Cohen’s arrest for allegedly grabbing and pushing her partner during a late-night spat. Law enforcement sources told CBS News that the alleged victim sustained minor bruises but decided against filing a felony complaint. The booking sheet lists misdemeanor battery, and Cohen’s bail was set at $5,000. We reached out to LAPD spokespersons for a status update, but so far, nobody’s returning our calls.
Of course, this isn’t Cohen’s first run-in with the law. Last November, the influencer found herself in hot water when her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend stormed a police station, online chats in hand, claiming Cohen leaked nude photos of the woman to “embarrass” her. That incident led to a sexual cyberharassment arrest, with the November 2023 police affidavit (cited by CBS News) alleging Cohen downloaded intimate images without consent. Prosecutors eventually downgraded that case to a misdemeanor after months of back-and-forth, but the stain on her reputation remained.
Cohen’s been parading workout reels and motivational snippets to her 1.2 million Instagram followers for years—teaching “proper squat form” by day and racking up legal citations by night. Earlier this year, she even shared honeymoon-style PDA pics with professional boxer Tristan Hamm, fueling rumors of a new power couple in fitness. Now, followers are left wondering if her social media empire will survive the backlash or implode under the weight of public scrutiny.
Naturally, we pinged Cohen’s management for comment and slid into her DMs on Instagram. Crickets. No official statement, no tearful apology—just the uncomfortably silent blue checkmark. Meanwhile, legal eagles suggest Cohen could face community service or domestic violence counseling if convicted. She may dodge jail time, but the court of public opinion? That sentence could last a lifetime.
I told you so. Anyone surprised? Didn’t think so. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, CBS News
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