Skateboarder Terry Kennedy Charged with 1st-Degree Murder

Professional skateboarder Terry Kennedy has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly beating a man to death in Illinois.

The DuPage County State Attorney's Office told TMZ the charges were filed Monday after a man Kennedy allegedly assaulted died over the weekend. Kennedy was previously arrested on several charges related to the alleged assault of Josiah Kassahun at an Illinois motel on July 27.

Court records say Kennedy is said to have punched Kassahun in the head before kicking him in the torso when he was on the ground. The medical examiner said Kassahun died of blunt-force trauma to his head.

Kennedy was initially charged with aggravated battery in a public place. He was also facing charges of criminal trespass, theft of a woman's debit card, jacket and SUV and obstructing a police officer.

In addition to those charges, Kennedy is accused of violating his bail bond for allegedly kicking in the door of his ex-girlfriend's apartment. Police also added a count of threatening a public official after Kennedy allegedly threatened to kill officers. 

Kennedy is best known for making several appearances on MTV shows such as Viva La Bam and is the co-founder of the Fly Society clothing line.