Former BJJ instructor of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Eugene and former marine has been found guilty of sexual abuse of his student.
Gerald Strebendt was found guilty of second-degree sexual abuse following a six-day trial KEZI reports. This took place March 29th.
Strebendt was a long time friend and student of Eddie Bravo. He was the the instructor of the underaged girl whom he allegedly abused. He is also a former marine sniper and blackwater op. When he was arrested 10th Planet severed affiliation with the team.
The sentencing was supposed to be held at 1:30 p.m. at Lane County Circuit Court. The sentencing was postponed “because circumstances came to light after the trial,” the judge said.
