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Jon Jones arrested for DUI
Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 1:47 pm
by NWOWolfpack
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested early Saturday morning in Binghamton, N.Y., on suspicion of drunken driving.
"I can confirm that Jon Jones was arrested early this morning on suspicion of DUI," Jones' manager, Malki Kawa, said in a statement.
"While the facts of this situation are still being gathered and situated, First Round Management fully supports Jon and we are asking for fans and media to respect the privacy of Jon and his family during this time."
According to a representative for the Binghamton Police Department, Jones, 24, was arrested at 5:02 a.m. ET after crashing his Bentley.
Jones and his passengers were uninjured. The investigation is ongoing.
TMZ first reported the arrest.
Re: Jon Jones arrested for DUI
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 3:07 pm
by keithlewis
Here is what Jones had to say about his arrest:
"Man I haven't added anyone new to my Facebook page in like three years and right now I'm so glad that I haven't. It has literally been sickening to have so many people try to kick me while I'm down. At the same time, I totally understand, I gave them the leeway to. I screwed up, big time. Just needed to say thank you to all you guys for being amazing friends/supporters.
"Always having to deal with so many critics, haters and fickle mma fans, I almost forgot how strong of a home base I had (607 and people that knew me before I was a champion fighter). Although the hell that will come with this hasn't even started yet, I want you guys to know how much better you've all made me feel, not only about this situation but about life, everything. It's good to feel that people are there and care. With that being said, I felt I should apologize to you first.
"I'm truly sorry to those of you that I may have embarrassed in any way, to those of you with kids that I may have let down. I will prove to them as well as to myself, that no matter what is happening in life, we can always work our way back and make things even better than before. Reading you guys uplifting comments was a great reminder for me to not give up on who I am or all the hateful people. I'm not gonna allow this situation to outweigh the positive. I love you guys right back and I promise to make things right. PS sorry about the terrible grammar
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Re: Jon Jones arrested for DUI
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 11:07 pm
by ArmyofDarkness
Did he think people were going to say don't worry Jon your still a role model?
Re: Jon Jones arrested for DUI
Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 2:26 pm
by keithlewis
That gif is hilarious!
http://www.mmaweekly.com/jon-jones-pleads-guilty-to-dwiUFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on Tuesday morning plead guilty to a DWI charge stemming from a car accident on May 19 in Binghamton, N.Y.
Jones drove his 2012 Bentley into a telephone pole. No other vehicles were involved.
He pled guilty to Driving While Intoxicated as part of a plea bargain with the District Attorney’s office in Binghamton City Court, according to WBNG News. Traffic violations for an improper turn and deviating from a direct course were dismissed.
The plea agreement would see Jones receive a fine and a conditional discharge. A conditional discharge means Jones’ sentence will be served as long as probationary conditions are met. If he fails to meet the conditions, the full penalty could be reinstated.
The judge immediately suspended Jones’ New York driver’s license.
Jones will be back in court for sentencing on June 19, and must complete an alcohol abuse and dependency assessment prior to sentencing.
Re: Jon Jones arrested for DUI
Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 1:38 pm
by keithlewis
Re: Jon Jones arrested for DUI
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:41 pm
by ArmyofDarkness
He looks stoned in that picture.
