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5 days ago
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Adam 'Pacman' Jones' Attorney Speaks Out Against Police After Arrest
Adam 'Pacman' Jones' Attorney Speaks Out Against Police After Arrest originally appeared on Athlon Sports. FRISCO - Some facts are indisputable. Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals standout Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested in Northern Kentucky on multiple charges, including assaulting an officer, and placed into custody on Saturday morning. Advertisement According to charges from the Kenton County Jail records, Jones was arrested in the early morning hours of Saturday. He was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place (first and second defense), second degree disorderly conduct, and third degree assault on a police or probation officer. As Jones, 41, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, June 9 at 8:30 a.m., his attorney is speaking out while accusing some of twisting those facts. 'The recent arrest of Adam 'Pacman' Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is yet another example of overzealous policing and the systemic issues that plague our justice system,' attorney Pete Schaefer said. 'Adam did nothing wrong other than exercise his right to ask why he was being detained ... Advertisement 'Initially, officers claimed he was being arrested for assault and then shifted to public intoxication (which, in itself, is not a crime in many jurisdictions unless it leads to dangerous behavior), and finally settled on disorderly conduct — simply for asking why he was being detained. "This pattern of escalating and inconsistent charges is a clear abuse of authority and demonstrates a troubling trend of police officers prioritizing their own discretion over constitutional rights.'' Schaefer also suggested Jones has been victimized by the court of public opinion. 'Adam, like every American, is innocent until proven guilty. Yet, once again, his past is being weaponized against him in the court of public opinion, while the officers involved face no scrutiny for their conduct. The repeated mischaracterization of his encounters with law enforcement — often stemming from minor incidents — only reinforces the need for accountability in policing. "Enough is enough ... Adam deserves fairness, not another headline designed to paint him as a villain for clicks.'' Advertisement Our approach to our coverage of Jones' alleged issues has been a sober and serious one, colored by concern for all involved. Period. Again, factually ... Jones has been arrested numerous times during the past two decades, most recently in November 2024 in Arlington, Texas for another case allegedly involving public intoxication, assault of a police officer, and evading arrest ... all coming following the highly publicized Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight at AT&T Stadium. Jones' issues date back to the start of his NFL career, which began with him being the sixth overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, the selection made by the Tennessee Titans. In addition to the Titans, Jones played for the Cowboys (in 2008), the Cincinnati Bengals (from 2010-2017), and Denver Broncos (in 2018). Advertisement He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2015 and a first-team All-Pro in 2014. In October 2008, Jones, as a member of the Cowboys, was suspended for at least four games for an altercation at a Dallas hotel. A cornerback and spectacular punt return specialist, Jones retired from professional football in 2019 after his career spanning 12 seasons. Related: Three Troubled Former Cowboys Arrested Within Four-Day Span Related: Bengals Boast a Top-5 Offensive Trio via 'Triplets' Rankings This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
Former NFL player Adam 'Pacman' Jones shares arrest footage as agent slams 'overzealous' Kentucky police
Adam 'Pacman' Jones (via Getty Images) Adam 'Pacman' Jones , the former NFL cornerback and West Virginia University standout, has released a video showing his recent arrest by police officers in Covington, Kentucky. The footage, captured outside a bar near Cincinnati, has sparked fresh controversy, with Adam Jones' agent calling the officers' actions an example of 'overzealous policing. ' Adam Jones was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public space, second-degree disorderly conduct, and third-degree assault of a police officer. Video adds new layer to Adam Jones' arrest; agent claims rights were violated In the newly released video, which surfaced through TMZ Sports, Adam Jones, who was involved in a disturbance in a local bar, is seen interacting tensely with two Covington officers before being restrained against a police vehicle. The authorities alleged Adam Jones was drunk and acting in a disorderly manner. He was booked into the Kenton County Detention Center after his arrest. But things changed dramatically after Adam Jones released what seems like surveillance footage showing one officer roughly grabbing him, which has now led to a question about the use of force during the arrest. Jones' representative, Peter Schaffer, issued a forceful statement after the incident, asserting that his client was simply exercising his constitutional right to ask why he was being held in custody. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo 'Initially, officers claimed he was being arrested for assault and then shifted to public intoxication (which, in itself, is not a crime in many jurisdictions unless it leads to dangerous behavior), and finally settled on disorderly conduct, simply for asking why he was being detained,' Schaffer said in a statement. Former WVU player Adam 'Pacman' Jones arrested outside of Cincinnati This recent incident is at least the fourth arrest of Jones since 2021. He was previously arrested for the first time at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in 2023 and again following the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing bout in Las Vegas in November of 2024, both of which were also for offenses involving alcohol and public conduct. Jones, who last played in the NFL in 2018, spent most of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals after being drafted by the Tennessee Titans and playing briefly with the Dallas Cowboys. His post-NFL years have been marred by multiple run-ins with law enforcement, many of which have ended with charges that were later dropped or reduced. Also read: Adam 'Pacman' Jones arrested for assault on a police officer, alcohol intoxication, and disorderly conduct Even as questions have swirled about the behavior of both Adam "Pacman" Jones and Covington police, debates over policing and citizen rights have persisted. The footage that came out may prove key to public opinion-and perhaps in legal proceedings themselves.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Adam Jones' camp breaks silence on shocking arrest in Kentucky
The post Adam Jones' camp breaks silence on shocking arrest in Kentucky appeared first on ClutchPoints. Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was arrested in Kentucky early Saturday morning. He was charged with disorderly conduct, assaulting a police officer and public intoxication and was released on $10,000 bond. Now, Jones' agent Peter Schaffer is speaking out. 'The recent arrest of Adam 'Pacman' Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is yet another example of overzealous policing and the systemic issues that plague our justice system. Adam did nothing wrong other than exercise his right to ask why he was being detained—a fundamental question that every citizen should be allowed to ask without fear of retaliation,' Schaffer wrote, per Jordan Schultz on X. 'Initially, officers claimed he was being arrested for assault, then shifted to public intoxication… and finally settled on disorderly conduct—simply for asking why he was being detained. This pattern of escalating and inconsistent charges is a clear abuse of authority and demonstrates a troubling trend of police officers prioritizing their own discretion over constitutional rights. 'Adam, like every American, is innocent until proven guilty. Yet, once again, his past is being weaponized against him in the court of public opinion, while the officers involved face no scrutiny for their conduct. The repeated mischaracterization of his encounters with law enforcement—often stemming from minor incidents—only reinforces the need for accountability in policing. 'We call for a full and transparent review of this arrest, and we stand firm in the belief that no one should be treated as guilty before they've even had their day in court,' Schaffer added (full statement here). Jones was selected sixth overall in the 2005 NFL draft by the Tennessee Titans. He played for the Titans, Cowboys, Bengals and Broncos over his 13-year career. However, Jones is best remembered as a member of the Bengals. He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2014 and a Pro Bowl nod in 2015 while with Cincinnati. Jones is no stranger to law enforcement. He's had numerous run-ins with police dating back to before he entered the NFL. More recently, Jones was arrested at a casino and allegedly threatened to kill an officer as he was taken into custody in 2019. And last year he was charged with assault on a peace officer, public intoxication, evading and resisting arrest after the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight in Arlington, Texas. Jones announced his retirement from the NFL after the 2018 season. Related: Rising Cincinnati Bengals rookie turning heads in 2025 OTAs Related: Adam 'Pacman' Jones arrested in Kentucky for public intoxication, assault
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Adam ‘Pacman' Jones Reacts To R-Truth's WWE Release
Former TNA Tag Team Champion and NFL player Adam 'Pacman' Jones isn't thrilled about WWE releasing his former tag team partner, R-Truth. Back in 2007, Pacman teamed with R-Truth in TNA Wrestling. The duo captured the TNA Tag Team Titles on their first night as a team when Jones pinned Sting at No Surrender to win the titles for his team. Advertisement On the latest episode of Politely Raw: Pacman Jones Show, the former NFL star made his feelings regarding R-Truth's WWE release abundantly clear. 'This is bullshit,' Adam Jones said. 'A friend of mine, R-Truth being released by WWE. He's one of the fans' favorites. I wrestled with him in TNA, and this guy is a true professional and the best teammate that I've ever had on Sunday. We won the Tag Team Championships together. People are pissed about this, my boy.' When his co-host asked him if WWE should have been better to R-Truth, Pacman believes they should have. 'Hell yeah, f*cking right,' Adam Jones said. 'He's a true professional. I've never seen him get out of character of what he's doing. And this was his main drive. It's over with, and you don't even give the fans the last time to see him? They dropped the ball 100%.' Advertisement Jones also shouted out Truth on social media, posting the following message to his former tag team partner, tweeting out: 'Tag team partners 4 life!!! Wish @ronkillings1 got to go out on his own terms but always a legend to me! *Four flexing emojis* *Four salute emojis* #pacmanjonesshow #schmellme #nocap #wwe #rtruth @evrosenblum @betonline_ag,' Jones said in a post. READ MORE: WWE Superstar Calls R-Truth's WWE Release 'Total Nonsense' If you use any of these quotes, please credit Politely Raw with a link to this article for the transcription. The post Adam 'Pacman' Jones Reacts To R-Truth's WWE Release appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
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Former WVU player Adam ‘Pacman' Jones arrested outside of Cincinnati: sources
COVINGTON, Ky. (WBOY) — Former WVU defensive back Adam 'Pacman' Jones was arrested Saturday in a Kentucky suburb just outside of Cincinnati, according to national outlets. ESPN reported that Jones was arrested in Covington, Ky., early Saturday morning on charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct and assault on a police/probation officer. He was booked into the Kenton County Jail, where he posted a $10,000 bond, securing his release around 11:30 a.m. Keep an eye out for this former West Virginia high school player in the NBA Finals Details surrounding Jones' arrest have not been made public as of this publication, but NBC Sports reported that he is set to appear in court on Monday. This is the fourth time Jones has been arrested since 2021 at least, his previous one being after the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight in Las Vegas in November 2024, where he was booked on similar charges. Jones played for WVU for three seasons as a college athlete (2002-2004) before being drafted 6th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
