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 take a look at earlier this yr.
Jones was truly in courtroom in New Mexico earlier this week charged with assault and interference with communications… after a tester claimed they confirmed up unannounced at his Albuquerque dwelling , 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 offer 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 girl claims Jones was upset they arrived so early… Throughout the interplay, he allegedly mentioned, “You already know what occurs to individuals who come to my home? They find yourself lifeless.”
Jones has Deny the accusationmentioned in a now-deleted Instagram put up that whereas he was pissed off… 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 take a look at and we high-fiving one another and hugging one another. Though I’m pissed off by this unprofessional conduct and used profanity out of frustration, It resulted in a pleasant and pleasant means, with none threats.
Jones shall be a free man pending trial … and a decide granted his legal professional’s request throughout a courtroom look Wednesday.
