Jon Jones has responded to an accusation that he threatened to “kill” an anti-doping agent despatched to gather a pattern from the UFC heavyweight champion.
First reported by ABQRAW Information, ‘Bones’ was stated to be “extraordinarily intoxicated” when a consultant with Drug Free Sport Worldwide, the UFC’s new anti-doping company as of January 1, arrived at his residence to conduct a typical drug display screen. Throughout the incident, Jones allegedly threatened to kill the tester and was additionally accused of stealing her cellphone at one level.
The incident occurred in late March however was first dropped at the eye of the Albuquerque Police Division on Friday, April 5. Shortly after the information started sweeping throughout social media, Jon Jones responded to the accusations claiming that he was merely “annoyed with the unprofessionalism” of the DFSI agent, however says that issues ended amicably between the 2.
Jones additionally shared safety digital camera footage of the drug tester leaving his residence with out situation.
“I wish to handle reviews about me allegedly threatening a drug tester’s life and taking a cellphone, I wish to make clear that there’s a video displaying each drug testers leaving my residence after the testing session, the place we exchanged a excessive 5 and a hug,” Jones wrote on Instagram. “Though I used to be annoyed with the unprofessionalism and used profanity out of frustration it ended pleasant and amicably, nothing threatening in any respect. I used to be truly celebrating a good friend’s party at my residence, and I imagine it’s completely regular to rejoice within the consolation of my own residence.
“I have to say, this specific tester behaved fairly unprofessionally and even breached commonplace protocol together with HIPAA legal guidelines. All through my 20 years of being subjected to drug assessments, I’ve by no means encountered such an incident with a DCO officer earlier than.”
In line with fight sports activities journalist Aaron Bronsteter, a summons will probably be issued to Jon Jones on accusations of assault and interference with communications. He additionally supplied an excerpt from the report, supplied to him by Officer Gilbert Gallego of the Albuquerque PD.
Jon Jones’ UFC profession has been usually overshadowed by his run-ins with the legislation
It’s definitely not the primary time Jon Jones has discovered himself in hassle with the legislation. Jones’ employer, Final Combating Championship, has not but launched a press release on the state of affairs. Contemplating UFC CEO Dana White’s lax perspective towards unsavory habits, it’s unlikely that the two-division champ will face any actual penalties exterior of the courtroom.
