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Jon Jones to Face Court After Video Shows Threats to Officer

His attorney claims an intoxicated woman fabricated allegations to dodge DWI charges as he prepares to contest the misdemeanor at a July hearing

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Overview

  • Albuquerque Police video released June 24 captured Jon Jones allegedly threatening a public safety aide during a February traffic stop.
  • The former UFC heavyweight champion was charged on June 17 with misdemeanor fleeing the scene of an accident and denies he was driving.
  • Jones confirmed his retirement from mixed martial arts on June 21 at age 37.
  • Attorney Christopher Dodd argues the woman falsely identified Jones to avoid a DWI arrest and says police obtained a warrant for his cell phone records.
  • Jones is scheduled to appear in Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court on July 24 to contest the misdemeanor charge.