US EditionJon Jones Cleared as Criminal Charges Against UFC Star Dropped
Prosecutors dismissed charges after reviewing cell phone data that confirmed Jon Jones was at home during the February incident, highlighting flaws in initial police investigation.
- On February 21, 2025, Jon Jones faced misdemeanor charges in Albuquerque after a car crash when a woman alleged he drove and fled the scene.
- The charges arose from an intoxicated woman's false claim to avoid a DWI arrest, which police accepted without thoroughly verifying evidence.
- A full review including Jones' phone records proved he was elsewhere, prompting the Bernalillo County district attorney to dismiss all charges on September 2, 2025.
- Jones stated, "I was never there" and thanked the district attorney's office for reviewing the facts, reaffirming his belief in truth and fairness after vindication.
- This case's resolution clears Jones' legal record, potentially affecting his planned return to fighting and interest in the UFC event at the White House in July 2026.
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Retired UFC star Jon Jones exonerated after New Mexico prosecutors drop charges in traffic case
UFC star Jon Jones has cleared a major legal hurdle stemming from a traffic incident in New Mexico.Jones was facing charges in connection with accusations that he fled the scene of an accident in February. A press release obtained by Fox News Digital on Tuesday confirmed those charges had been dropped.Tuesday also marked a scheduled bench trial appearance for the professional mixed martial artist, but the state of New Mexico filed a nolle proseq…
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Car accident charges dropped against Jon Jones
Former UFC star Jon Jones had a pair of misdemeanor charges dismissed in connection with a car accident last February.
Jon Jones Pens 3 Paragraphs to Explain Truth Behind “Hit and Run” Charges in Albuquerque
Few names ignite debate, intrigue, and controversy like former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Known as much for his turbulent personal life as his unmatched dominance inside the Octagon, ‘Bones’ has time and again proven why he remains undefeated. Yet in today’s hyper-connected era—where memes go viral, trends explode overnight, and social media amplifies every story—his latest legal drama quickly grabbed headlines. It all began in February…
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