Jon Jones charged with leaving accident scene where ‘intoxicated' woman ‘lacking clothing from waist down' found
The MMA great has faced several DUIs in the past
TROUBLE AGAIN Jon Jones charged with leaving accident scene where 'intoxicated' woman 'lacking clothing from waist down' found
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JON JONES was charged with fleeing with scene of an accident just days before announcing his retirement.
Court records show the Hall of Famer was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, which caused no great bodily harm or death, on June 17.
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Jon Jones announced his retirement from mixed martial arts on Sunday morning
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The UFC legend was charged with fleeing the scene of an accident just days before announcing his retirement
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A woman was found in the passenger seat of the car Jones allegedly fled and 'was exhibiting signs of significant intoxication and lacking clothing from the waist down'
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But records show that the alleged incident took place in New Mexico back on February 24.
The police report states that a woman was found in the front passenger seat of one of the cars involved in the incident.
The woman, according to the report, was 'exhibiting signs of significant intoxication and lacking clothing from the waist down.'
She is said to have told the police that Jones was the driver and ran away from the scene on foot before calling the MMA icon.
A police aide stated the person on the phone, who they believed to be Jones, 'appeared to be heavily intoxicated and made statements implying his capacity to employ lethal force through third parties.'
Jones is also said to have not directly identified himself to police during the conversation, in which he allegedly made 'allusions to violence'.
In an interview with police, Jones claims the woman found in the car was intoxicated when she left his house earlier in the day.
He claims she rang him after getting into the crash and passed the phone over to an officer who 'immediately opened the conversations with unprofessional language, which led him to doubt the legitimacy of the individual's claim.'
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In the police report, the woman found in the car claims she drank alcohol and took mushrooms at Jones' house, with her "next recollection was being at the scene of a traffic accident.'
But she remained adamant the person driving the car was Jones, who, in the police report, is said to have called the woman 13 times and sent her scores of text messages from the time of he crash until the following morning.
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Jones, 37, is no stranger to falling afoul of the law when it comes to driving.
In 2015, he was charged with a felony hit and run after crashing into two cars - one of which was being driven by a pregnant woman - and leaving the scene on foot.
Jones, who faced a litany of DUI's during his career, pled guilty to leaving the scene of a crime and served 18 months probation for the incident, which led to him being stripped of the light-heavyweight title.
The bombshell news came on the same day Jones announced he wouldn't be fighting Brit Tom Aspinall in an eagerly-anticipated heayweight title unification fight and would be retiring from MMA.
He wrote on X: "Today, I'm officially announcing my retirement from the UFC.
"This decision comes after a lot of reflection, and I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the journey I've experienced over the years.
"From the first time I stepped into the Octagon, my goal was to push the boundaries of what was possible in this sport.
"Becoming the youngest UFC champion in history, defending my title against some of the best fighters in the world, and sharing unforgettable moments with fans across the globe—these are memories I'll cherish forever.
I'm officially announcing my retirement from the UFC
Jon Jones
"I've faced incredible highs and some tough lows, but every challenge has taught me something valuable and made me stronger, both as a fighter and as a person.
"I want to thank the UFC, Dana, Hunter, Lorenzo, God, my family, coaches, teammates, and all the fans who have stood by me through every chapter.
"Your unwavering support and belief in me have been my foundation.
"To my fellow fighters, thank you for bringing out the best in me and for the respect we've shared inside and outside the cage.
"As I close this chapter of my life, I look forward to new opportunities and challenges ahead.
"MMA will always be a part of who I am.
"And I'm excited to see how I can continue to contribute to the sport and inspire others in new ways.
"Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey with me. The best is yet to come."
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