Former NFL star Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested after watching a boxing event between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul early morning on Saturday, TMZ reported. According to the news outlet, the former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback was arrested on multiple charges that included resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and public intoxication.
The arrest occurred at the Loews Arlington Hotel which is less than a ten minute walk away from where the fight had taken place. Jones, 41, was in Arlington, Texas to watch the highly awaited fight between Paul and Tyson.
A video showing Jones' arrest was obtained by TMZ, where he can be seen being taken away by the police through the hotel.
Adam "Pacman" Jones' fight night ended in the slammer — the ex-NFL star was arrested early Saturday morning in Arlington, Texas on a number of charges. pic.twitter.com/iHmEGZ8e2n
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) November 16, 2024
According to jail records, he was freed on Saturday morning on a $319 bond. Jones' agent said, "He adamantly denies the allegations and looks forward to explaining the truth when the time comes," as he spoke to Sports Illustrated.
"Like thousands of other people in Dallas last night, Pac was in town for the fight and was enjoying himself, spending time with the fans."
"Pacman was returning to his hotel to wind down for the evening. He was not looking for trouble," added Jones' representative.
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Jones' History Of Facing the Law
This is not the first time Jones had to face the law. The former NFL star has a long history of facing the law that goes over a decade back in 2005. In July, 2005, Jones was arrested on the grounds of assault and felony vandalism charges, coming from an incident that occurred at a nightclub in Nashville.
He was also arrested last year while on an aircraft at CVG airport. He was charged for alcohol drunkenness, unruly behavior and making a terroristic threat.