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The legal troubles surrounding UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones took a positive turn this week, as a New Mexico court approved an agreement to dismiss two misdemeanor charges against him. The charges, which involved allegations of assault and interference with communications, were dropped following a bench trial in Bernalillo County. Under this agreement, Jones must complete four hours of anger management and avoid any legal issues over the next 90 days.
Jones, who participated in the trial virtually alongside attorney Christopher Dodd, was involved in a March 30 altercation with anti-doping agents from Drug Free Sport International. The incident occurred at his Albuquerque home, where agent Crystal Martinez alleged that Jones threatened her and confiscated her phone during a urine sample collection attempt. Martinez claimed Jones seemed intoxicated and recounted him saying,
“Why you f*cking people come so early? Do you know what happens to people who come to my house? They end up dead.”
Despite these allegations, Jones immediately denied any wrongdoing. He shared footage from his home surveillance, which appeared to show a civil exchange, including a high-five with the agent. Following the agreement in court, Jones expressed gratitude on social media, writing:
I would like to extend my thanks to the justice system for reaching a prompt resolution in this matter, which affirms my innocence and enables me to maintain my focus on the upcoming fight. I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to defend my heavyweight title on November 16th…
The timing couldn’t be better for Jones, who is preparing for his return to the Octagon on November 16, where he will face Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden. Jones last fought in March 2023, when he claimed the heavyweight title with a first-round victory over Ciryl Gane. With his legal issues now behind him, Jones is laser-focused on retaining his title and solidifying his legacy in UFC history.
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