Former NFL defensive again Adam “Pacman” Jones pleaded not responsible to a number of fees on Wednesday following his weekend arrest, in accordance with a number of studies.
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 fees Wednesday, accusing the police and media of embellishing the information of the case.
“The current arrest of Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is one more instance of overzealous policing and the systemic points that plague our justice system,” lawyer Pete Schaefer stated. “Adam did nothing fallacious aside from train his proper to ask why he was being detained. … Initially, officers claimed he was being arrested for assault after which shifted to public intoxication, which, in itself, is just not against the law in lots of jurisdictions until it results in harmful habits, and eventually settled on disorderly conduct — merely for asking why he was being detained.
“This sample of escalating and inconsistent fees is a transparent abuse of authority and demonstrates a troubling development of cops prioritizing their very own discretion over constitutional rights.”
Schaefer additionally advised his shopper has obtained unfair therapy since his detention.
“Adam, like each American, is harmless till confirmed responsible. But, as soon as once more, his previous is being weaponized in opposition to him within the courtroom of public opinion, whereas the officers concerned face no scrutiny for his or her conduct. … Adam deserves equity, not one other headline designed to color him as a villain for clicks.”
Arrested a number of instances since his taking part in days, Jones, 41, was most lately arrested for alleged public intoxication, assault of a police officer and evading arrest following the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul combat at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15, 2024.
Jones performed 146 profession video 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-Crew All-Professional in 2014, a Professional Bowl choice in 2015 and a member of the NFL All-Rookie Crew in 2005. The punt return specialist retired from the NFL in 2019.
–Discipline Stage Media