BREAKING: Former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been officially cleared of all charges linked to a February incident involving an accident, just announced by the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office in New Mexico. The decision comes as the DA cited “credible” evidence supporting Jones’ alibi, allowing him to fully exonerate himself amidst a cloud of controversy.
The charges, which included accusations of fleeing the scene of an accident and threatening a police officer, were dropped on October 3, 2023. In a striking turn of events, it was revealed that the charges against Jones were filed twice due to a “clerical error,” leading to multiple dismissals for a single incident.
Jones took to social media, expressing gratitude towards the district attorney’s office for their thorough investigation. He stated, “I want to begin by thanking the district attorney’s office for carefully reviewing the facts and ultimately vindicating me completely. I have always believed in the importance of truth and fairness, and I am grateful that the evidence spoke for itself. The simple fact is this: I was never there. I never even left my house that night, and all the evidence proved that.”
The incident in question occurred on February 21 in Jones’ hometown of Albuquerque. Police responded to reports of a half-naked woman in a vehicle who claimed Jones had been driving and subsequently left the scene. Bodycam footage captured the woman calling a man she identified as Jones, who allegedly made verbal threats toward the responding officer.
In a twist, Jones had previously hinted at his potential involvement through a now-deleted post on social media. He mentioned an inconsistency in timestamps during the interaction, stating, “whoever was on the phone with me at first, his timestamp is different.” His remarks indicated a defensive state during the conversation, illuminating the complicated narrative surrounding this incident.
Jones’ legal history has been tumultuous, marked by a felony hit-and-run in 2015 and multiple DWI charges. Despite these challenges, Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. Earlier this year, he retired rather than unify his heavyweight title against interim champion Tom Aspinall but soon announced plans to return for the UFC’s anticipated event at the White House in July 2026.
As this story develops, boxing and MMA fans will be eagerly watching how this resolution impacts Jones’ career moving forward. The fallout from this incident raises questions about accountability and the broader implications for athletes facing legal scrutiny.
Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge on Jones’ next steps in the UFC landscape.
