Fitness influencer Stefi Cohen has garnered attention following her arrest on domestic violence battery charges. According to a report by TMZ, Cohen, whose full name is Stephanie Cohen Magarici, was taken into custody on July 2, although the location of the arrest remains undisclosed.
This incident isn’t Cohen’s first encounter with law enforcement. She was previously arrested in May 2024 on multiple charges which included sexual cyberharassment and resisting arrest, stemming from an incident where she allegedly hacked her ex-boyfriend’s computer to leak private photos. During this earlier arrest, she reportedly attempted to evade the authorities, leading to a physical confrontation with officers before she was apprehended.
Cohen is well-known not just for her fitness endeavors but also for her impressive background and career. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, she spent much of her childhood playing soccer, even representing her country at a national level despite the challenges faced due to limited funding in sports.
Her academic journey took her to San Diego State University before transferring to the University of Miami, where she pursued a degree in Exercise Physiology and later earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2018. As a record-breaking powerlifter, Cohen made history as the first woman to lift four times her body weight in 2018.
In addition to powerlifting, Stefi Cohen has ventured into boxing, finding joy in the sport and aiming to win world titles in the future. She also co-founded the REVIVED Method, a training program designed to optimize physical strength through a structured exercise approach.
Despite the recent controversies, Cohen’s dedication to her athletic pursuits and her innovative approaches to fitness reflect her resilience. The challenges she faces may serve as a pivotal moment in her journey, potentially leading to growth and an even stronger focus on her passion for sports and wellness.
As the situation unfolds, many are hopeful that Cohen will navigate through these difficulties, leveraging her strength both physically and mentally, as she has in her athletic career.