UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones Not out of his ongoing authorized battle…he entered a not responsible plea to 2 misdemeanor fees stemming from a botched drug check earlier this yr.
Jones was really in court docket in New Mexico earlier this week charged with assault and interference with communications… after a tester claimed they confirmed up unannounced at his Albuquerque house , Jones made threats and took their cellphones.
As we beforehand reported, two drug testing brokers from UFC anti-doping companion Drug-Free Sports activities Worldwide went to Jones’ personal residence to gather a urine pattern… however in a police report, one of many brokers advised authorities, After Jon was unable to supply a urine pattern, he grew to become agitated together with her.
Agent – recognized as Cristo Martinez — advised Albuquerque police she felt “scared” after Jones hit her within the face and “feared Jones was going to hit her.”
The lady claims Jones was upset they arrived so early… Throughout the interplay, he allegedly stated, “You already know what occurs to individuals who come to my home? They find yourself lifeless.”
Jones has Deny the accusationstated in a now-deleted Instagram submit that whereas he was annoyed… he did not say something threatening.
“I want to make clear that there’s a video of two drug testers leaving my home after the check and we high-fiving one another and hugging one another. Though I’m annoyed by this unprofessional conduct and used profanity out of frustration, It resulted in a pleasant and pleasant approach, with none threats.
Jones will probably be a free man pending trial … and a choose granted his lawyer’s request throughout a court docket look Wednesday.
