In a dramatic turn of events, WWE Legend Tammy Sytch, widely known as “Sunny,” has been handed a 17-year prison sentence for her involvement in a fatal car crash in 2022. The wrestling legend faced a Volusia County courtroom on Monday morning, where her fate was sealed after pleading no contest to a felony DUI charge causing the death of a 75-year-old man.
WWE Legend Tammy Sytch Sytch, donned in an orange jumpsuit and shackles, emotionally addressed the court during the lengthy proceedings. The courtroom heard testimonies from various individuals connected to the case, including a medical expert who evaluated Sytch in the spring. Breaking down in tears, the 50-year-old offered a heartfelt apology to the victim’s family, acknowledging the gravity of her actions.
The crash occurred in March 2022 in Florida, where Sytch allegedly collided with Julian Lasseter’s car while he was stopped at a traffic light. Prosecutors claimed that WWE Legend Tammy Sytch had a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher at the time of the incident. Initially pleading not guilty to eight charges, Sytch changed her pleas to no contest in August, following a plea deal with prosecutors.
Despite facing a potential 25-year sentence, the judge settled on a 17-year prison term for Sytch, emphasizing the severity of her actions. Additionally, she will be required to serve 8 years of probation after completing her prison sentence, and her driver’s license has been permanently revoked.
This tragic incident marks not the first but the latest in a series of legal troubles for Sytch, who had previously faced at least six arrests for impaired driving. The WWE community is left grappling with the fall of a once-celebrated figure as Sytch begins her lengthy prison term. The courtroom proceedings showcased the emotional toll on all parties involved, leaving the wrestling world in shock and contemplation.