Powerlifting and Boxing Star Stefi Cohen Arrested for Distributing Woman’s Nude Photos Online
The world record-holding powerlifter was arrested Tuesday for charges of sexual cyber-harassment, offenses against computer users, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest without violence.
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, powerlifter-turned-boxer Stefi Cohen was arrested after she allegedly hacked her ex-boyfriend’s computer and published nude photos of another woman online. Cohen, whose real name is Stefanie Cohen Magarici, faced her charges before a judge in an orange jumpsuit, according to NBC Miami.
Stefi Cohen was charged with four crimes, including sexual cyber-harassment, offenses against computer users, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest without violence. The computer, which belonged to her ex-boyfriend, contained explicit images of the victim in his Apple iCloud account. Cohen managed to access the account by guessing commonly used passwords.
The victim filed a report against Cohen in November 2023, where she explained to detectives what had happened. Cohen saved the photos before allegedly sharing them in a chat with multiple people. Authorities revealed that the chat included explicit photos and confirmed they were shared with malicious intent.
Police arrived at Cohen’s Loquat Avenue home on Tuesday and initiated the arrest. Officers revealed that she “did not comply and began to walk at a fast pace back to her residence.” Cohen resisted arrest by tensing up her arms as officers attempted to place her in handcuffs. Once she was restrained, Cohen tried to subdue one of the officers by leg-sweeping him to the ground.
Further, once Cohen was in the police car, she used her right leg to unlatch the door and broke the locking mechanism. After arriving at the Miami Police Department Headquarters, Cohen refused to speak to officers about the incident.
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Stefi Cohen Faces Charges After Hacking Laptop and Publishing Photos of Nude Woman Online
As a result of the charges, police took Cohen to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Per jail records, Cohen remained on a $3,300 bond on May 29, 2024, Wednesday morning.
Cohen is revered for her work in the fitness industry. In addition to earning her doctorate in Physical Therapy, she is the co-owner of the Hybrid Performance Method Gym in Miami, Florida. A 25-time powerlifting record-holder, Cohen has demonstrated remarkable achievements as an athlete. She has also found success inside the boxing ring, having compiled a professional record of four wins, one loss, and one draw.
With over 1 million Instagram followers and a massive online presence, she has undoubtedly served as a role model to young women in the fitness space. Should more details arise regarding her recent arrest, Fitness Volt will keep you updated on this developing story.
Stefanie Cohen’s Powerlifting History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Wraps
507.1
242.5
507.1
1278.7
685.45
Raw
418.9
231.5
418.9
1157.4
617.39
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2020-02-01
Hybrid Showdown II
Open
1124.4
623.31
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown II
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
114.6
Weight
114.2
Squat
424.4
446.4
446.4
Bench
198.4
226
-231.5
226
Deadlift
418.9
451.9
-474
451.9
2
WRPF
2019-04-27
Kern US Open
Open
1278.7
685.45
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
119.9
Squat
485
507.1
-518.1
507.1
Bench
226
237
242.5
242.5
Deadlift
507.1
529.1
-540.1
529.1
1
ProRaw
2019-03-15
XI
F-OR
1240.1
631.62
Location
Australia-VIC
Competition
XI
Division
F-OR
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
132.3
Weight
129.6
Squat
463
485
501.6
501.6
Bench
209.4
231.5
-242.5
231.5
Deadlift
463
485
507.1
507.1
1
WRPF
2018-08-24
Boss of Bosses V
Pro FR-O
1157.4
617.39
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses V
Division
Pro FR-O
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
402.3
418.9
-429.9
418.9
Bench
209.4
220.5
231.5
231.5
Deadlift
474
496
507.1
507.1
GLP
126.95
1
USPA
2018-05-12
Kern US Open
Open
1174
630.88
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
119.5
Squat
440.9
Bench
215
Deadlift
518.1
2
SPF
2017-11-11
Reebok Record Breakers
Open
1113.3
588.08
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Reebok Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
122.6
Squat
374.8
407.9
-418.9
407.9
Bench
187.4
203.9
209.4
209.4
Deadlift
496
-518.1
-518.1
496
GLP
120.71
1
WRPF
2017-08-25
Boss of Bosses 4
Pro FR-O
1080.3
573.43
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 4
Division
Pro FR-O
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
121.7
Squat
352.7
380.3
402.3
402.3
Bench
165.3
187.4
203.9
203.9
Deadlift
-429.9
457.5
474
485
485
GLP
117.8
DQ
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Open
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Wraps
Class
114.6
Weight
114.6
Squat
374.8
3
SPF
2016-11-05
Reebok Record Breakers
Open
993.2
526.31
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Reebok Record Breakers
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
165.3
Weight
122
Squat
341.7
363.8
370.4
370.4
Bench
165.3
181.9
-192.9
181.9
Deadlift
418.9
440.9
-455.3
440.9
GLP
108.09
1
WRPF
2016-08-19
Boss of Bosses 3
Pro FR-O
959
506.56
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 3
Division
Pro FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.6
Squat
319.7
341.7
352.7
352.7
Bench
154.3
170.9
-181.9
170.9
Deadlift
374.8
402.3
435.4
435.4
GLP
103.98
1
APA
2016-04-23
Raw Nationals
Open
898.4
479.27
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
Open
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
120.8
Squat
336.2
Bench
159.8
Deadlift
402.3
2
RUPC
2016-01-31
Raw Unity IX
881.8
463.65
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity IX
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
123.5
Squat
330.7
Bench
165.3
Deadlift
385.8
GLP
95.1
DQ
USPA
2015-11-22
Thanksgiving Throwdown Powerlifting Meet
Juniors 20-23
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Thanksgiving Throwdown Powerlifting Meet
Division
Juniors 20-23
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
123.5
Weight
122.8
Squat
314.2
Deadlift
352.7
1
APA
2015-11-07
Ironfest
Open
848.8
449.57
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Ironfest
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
122.1
Squat
308.6
Bench
165.3
Deadlift
374.8
G
APA
2015-04-18
Raw Nationals
Open
837.8
440.47
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Wraps
Class
123.5
Weight
123.5
Squat
319.7
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
374.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: August 17, 2023
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