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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Troubled Cowboys Ex Issues Stunning Statement About Antonio Brown Arrest
Troubled Cowboys Ex Issues Stunning Statement About Antonio Brown Arrest originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Adam "Pacman" Jones, who played one season with the Dallas Cowboys in 2008, pleaded not guilty this week to multiple charges following his arrest last weekend in the Cincinnati/Kentucky area. The 41-year-old was arrested by Covington Police and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct and assault of a police officer or a probation officer. Advertisement Meanwhile ... Former Pittsburgh Steelers great and fellow controversial figure Antonio Brown is currently wanted in Miami-Dade County on an "attempted murder with a firearm" charge after a shooting that Brown was allegedly involved in during a celebrity boxing event in last month. Jones, a defensive back, and Brown, a wide receiver, squared off against each other on the field. Now they're each facing their own troubles with the law. Pacman posted a $10,000 bond and was released from police custody. Brown is, according to his warrant, instructed to post a $10,000 bond and remain at his house until trial. Advertisement We've heard from Brown, who says 'What doesn't kill me makes me stronger,'' and "Wanna play? Then play hard.' Brown also responded with a series of posts on X, including a video of him in boxing gloves, riding a bike, and another picture accusing somebody else who "did it". Jones now has something to say about Brown's situation. 'How long you think AB gonna be on the run?," Pacman said in a video posted to social media. 'I bet you it gonna be longer than [72 hours]. I ain't no lawyer here so he ain't lawyered up, which is a dumb thing.' Brown was detained by police after gunshots were supposedly fired at the boxing event. But now, according to the warrant, witnesses have told police officers that Brown was the shooter, and that two shell casings were found at the scene. One man involved in the conflict alleged that Brown "began to run toward him with a firearm" and shot at him twice. Advertisement For Brown, 36, this is the latest in a disturbing string of incidents tying to legal and behavioral issues since the controversial end to his NFL career where he marched off the field and was released. Jones' arrest is his fourth since 2021, and he has been booked for a public intoxication charge three consecutive years. Last year he was arrested by Arlington police for assaulting an officer after the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight at AT&T Stadium. Now both in disputes with the law, it appears Jones and Brown are competitors once again. ... This time in who can be make the biggest series of alleged missteps in their post-football lives. Advertisement Related: Cowboys Ex Greg Hardy Blames 'Chaos Machines' After Latest Arrest Related: Cowboys' Dak Prescott Guarantees New Micah Parsons Contract Will Get Done This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Reuters
12-06-2025
- Reuters
Adam 'Pacman' Jones pleads not guilty in officer assault case
June 12 - Former NFL defensive back Adam "Pacman" Jones pleaded not guilty to multiple charges on Wednesday following his weekend arrest, according to multiple reports. Accused of assaulting a police officer, disorderly conduct and alcohol intoxication in a public place, Jones was arrested in Kentucky on Saturday morning. Jones' lawyer addressed the charges Wednesday, accusing the police and media of embellishing the facts of the case. "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. ... 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 his client has received unfair treatment since his detention. "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. ... Adam deserves fairness, not another headline designed to paint him as a villain for clicks.'' Arrested several times since his playing days, Jones, 41, was most recently arrested for alleged public intoxication, assault of a police officer and evading arrest following the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15, 2024. Jones played 146 career games over 12 seasons with the Tennessee Titans (2005-06), Dallas Cowboys (2008), Cincinnati Bengals (2010-17) and Denver Broncos (2018). He was a First-Team All-Pro in 2014, a Pro Bowl selection in 2015 and a member of the NFL All-Rookie Team in 2005. The punt return specialist retired from the NFL in 2019. --Field Level Media
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Adam 'Pacman' Jones releases footage of 'overzealous' cop grabbing him as arrest saga takes fresh twist
Adam 'Pacman' Jones has released video of his arrest at the hands of 'overzealous' cops in Kentucky over the weekend. The former NFL cornerback was detained on multiple charges, including third-degree assault on a police officer, public intoxication, and second-degree disorderly conduct. Officers in Covington, Kentucky accused him of 'intentionally' throwing an elbow at an officer's face during his detainment at Kenton County Detention Center just before 2am local time on Saturday. Jones' agent Peter Schaffer later accused the cops of 'overzealous policing' and said his client 'did nothing wrong other than exercise his right to ask why he was being detained.' Now, Jones has released footage of the incident via podcast 'Politely Raw! with Pacman Jones,' with the video providing insight into his struggle with police. At the beginning of the clip, Jones can be heard saying 'I'll see y'all tomorrow' as he attempts to walk away from cops. Adam 'Pacman' Jones has shared footage of his arrest in Kentucky from this past weekend View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Jones (@realpacman24) The former Bengals player was then grabbed by the cops, which prompted him to ask: 'Why are you grabbing me like that?' 'Because you're walking away,' one responded. A voice off-camera colloquially referring to Jones as 'Pac' could also be heard telling him to stop doing what he was doing. On his podcast, Jones went on to make several notable statements, including that he had not been in a night club before being arrested, but was rather crossing the street. Jones' arrest was first publicized on Saturday, with the details appearing in new court documentation obtained by TMZ. Police documents state Jones was questioned by police outside of a Kentucky bar around 12:45am, cussing and displaying signs of drunkenness, including 'slurred speech' and 'glossy eyes'. 'Officers determined [Jones] to be a danger to himself and others in his current intoxicated state,' the documents stated. '[Jones] was causing annoyance and alarm to the pedestrians nearby. While at the Kenton County Detention Center roughly an hour after his arrest, Jones allegedly 'intentionally threw his elbow upwards', which struck and officer in the face, and caused "the inside of [the cop's] lip to bleed.' Jones went on to say on his show that he didn't assault anybody (as he is being accused of), and claimed he had a 'real lawsuit' on his hands. However, he also added that he was treated 'unbelievably good' by staff at Kenton County Detention Center. For his part, Schaffer has accused Northern Kentucky police of abusing their authority and declared his client's innocence after the former Bengals cornerback was arrested in the Cincinnati suburb. '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,' began the statement from agent Peter Schaffer. '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.' '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,' the statement continued. 'Pacman' Jones has been a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump in recent years '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.' Schaffer insisted his client is 'innocent until proven guilty' before arguing that Jones' past is 'being used against him in the court of public opinion.' For Jones, last weekend marked at least the fourth time since 2021 that he has been arrested and the second in almost seven months. In each of the past three years, he has been booked on a public intoxication charge. The most serious incident in recent years came in 2021 when he plead no contest to two counts of misdemeanor accounts for an altercation at a Cincinnati bar. He ultimately served 18 days in jail, Hamilton County court records show.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Shock details of NFL star's violent struggle in police custody emerge amid 'overzealous policing' claims
New shocking details into the early Saturday morning arrest of former NFL star Adam 'Pacman' Jones have been revealed, including a violent struggle in police custody amid 'overzealous policing' claims. Jones reportedly 'intentionally' threw an elbow a police officers face during his detainment at the Kenton County Detention Center in Covington, Kentucky, just before 2am local time. The alleged strike was thrown a round an hour after Jones was arrested for alleged public drunkenness. Jones' arrest was first publicized on Saturday, with the shocking new details appearing in new court documentation, per TMZ. The 41-year-old Jones, who played 13 seasons in the NFL, was detained on multiple charges, including third-degree assault on a police officer, public intoxication, and second-degree disorderly conduct. He was released at around 11:30am after posting a $10,000 bond. Jones is due back in court on Wednesday. The agent for Jones has accused Northern Kentucky of abusing their authority and declared his client's innocence after the former Bengals cornerback was arrested in the Cincinnati suburb. '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,' began the statement from agent Peter Schaffer. '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.'
