Accustomed to controversy outside the octagon, Jon Jones appeared in virtual court on Tuesday (29) to face allegations of assault, threats and interference. After negotiations between his defense and the prosecution, Judge Asra Elliott agreed to dismiss the charges. However, Jones must complete four hours of anger management courses and remain free of legal trouble for the next 90 days.
The charges stemmed from an alleged argument on March 30 at the fighter's Albuquerque home with two drug enforcement agents. 'Drug Free Sport International', an anti-doping company hired by the UFC. Crystal Martinez, one of the agents, accused the champion of threatening her and taking her phone during an attempt to collect a urine sample.
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Jones issued a statement via 'X' (formerly Twitter) shortly after the charges were dismissed in court, where he thanked the court and revealed his excitement for his upcoming fight, in UFC 309 against Stipe Miocic.
“I would like to extend my thanks to the justice system for reaching a swift resolution in this matter, which affirms my innocence and allows me to remain focused on the upcoming fight. I look forward to the opportunity to defend my heavyweight title on November 16th…” wrote ‘Bones’
Charges against Jon Jones
The agent of the 'Drug Free Sport', Crystal Martinez, claimed to have been assaulted and threatened with death by Jon Jones during a visit to his home on March 30 to collect a urine sample as part of the Ultimate's anti-doping program.
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