On November 30, James Martin was arrested and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center after he stabbed himself.[10] He was booked in Orange County Jail and charged with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.[11] During the trial Christy Martin described her former husband as abusive during the length of their marriage, with James Martin being both psychologically and physically abusive from the beginning of their courtship--having decided to order a physical hit on her to try and prevent her from entering her first boxing match, but being warned off beforehand. Christy Martin also exhibited his repeated attempts to blackmail her, actions that took advantage of her financially, and his continued threats to have others cause her harm.[8]