David Bridges
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is not tapping out in his ongoing authorized battle … coming into a not-guilty plea for the 2 misdemeanor fees he is dealing with in relation to a drug take a look at gone mistaken earlier this 12 months.
Jones — who appeared in New Mexico court docket just about — was charged with assault and interference with communications earlier this week … after a testing agent claimed he made threats and took their cellphone after they popped up at his Albuquerque residence unannounced again in March.
As we beforehand reported, two drug testing brokers for the UFC’s anti-doping companions — Drug Free Sport Worldwide — went to Jones’ pad to gather a pee pattern … however in a police report, one of many brokers instructed authorities Jon grew agitated together with her after he was unable to supply a urine pattern.
The agent — recognized as Crystal Martinez — instructed Albuquerque Police she was “terrified” after Jones bought into her face and was “afraid Jones would hit her.”
The girl claimed Jones was upset with how early they arrived … and at one level within the interplay, he allegedly mentioned, “Are you aware what occurs to individuals who come to my home? They find yourself lifeless.”
Jones has denied the accusations, saying in a now-deleted Instagram publish that whereas he was pissed off … nothing threatening was mentioned.
“I wish to make clear that there’s a video exhibiting each drug testers leaving my residence after the testing session, the place we exchanged a excessive 5 and a hug. Though I used to be pissed off with the unprofessionalism and used profanity out of frustration it ended pleasant and amicably, nothing threatening in any respect.”
Jones shall be a free man pending trial … with a choose granting his lawyer’s request at Wednesday’s court docket look.
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