Overview

• The Bernalillo County district attorney filed a nolle prosequi, saying further investigation gave reason to believe Jones’ alibi is credible.
• The dismissal closes a case that had been set for a Sept. 2 bench trial on misdemeanors for leaving an accident and alleged phone harassment.
• Police reports said a passenger who appeared heavily intoxicated and was unclothed from the waist down identified Jones as a driver who left on foot.
• Attorney Christopher A. Dodd says newly disclosed records from Jones’ phone showed he was not near the crash and that the accusation was made to avoid a DWI arrest.
• Dodd says his team is examining police conduct and evidence handling even as the criminal matter is now closed.