Mekhi Nelson Arrested in Key West Incident | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Mekhi Nelson, University of Nebraska running back and redshirt sophomore, was arrested in Key West, Florida, on a misdemeanor battery charge after allegedly assaulting his pregnant girlfriend—seven months pregnant with his child. The altercation, reportedly sparked by an argument over her getting ready, escalated when Nelson allegedly threw her phone and ripped off her bathing suit, leaving her with scratches on her stomach and thigh. She claims this isn’t the first incident, while Nelson told police the fight was over another man. Booked on aggravated battery involving a pregnant woman, he…