A bizarre drug testing incident involving UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has prompted the star to release his own surveillance footage to counter media reports.
Jones, the current UFC 225-pound champion, is accused of making death threats to a female employee of Drug Free Sports International, the UFC’s drug testing partner.
Champion denied any characterization of the incident and even released surveillance footage that showed him high-fiving with a drug tester after the alleged incident.
When drug testers known as Crystal and Jerome arrived to test Jones, the athlete was initially cooperative. police report revealed. The report was first obtained by Sportsnet’s Aaron Bronsteter.
When Jones allegedly went with Jerome to provide a urine sample, Crystal claimed her co-worker came back and looked nervous, but also said Jones was unable to urinate.
Crystal reportedly told officers that Jones seemed “nervous and high” and asked the drug testers if they had money because she was planning to sue.
That’s when the female drug tester said Jones picked up her cell phone and began recording her voice saying she was filing a lawsuit.
The officer said in his report that he watched the video, which shows Jones saying, “Here I am fucking Jerome and his girlfriend in my garage,” before the video cuts out. It is said that he was
Crystal also accused Jones of putting her phone in his pocket before refusing to give it back, saying: “Why are you guys coming so early, you guys who came to my house?” You know what happens to them, they end up dead.”
Jones then agreed to take a urine test and left his cell phone on the counter, drug testers said. At that point, she texted her boss and told him she was scared. She also said she could not call her supervisor because she was worried that Jones would upset her if he found out.
She also told authorities that Jerome’s girlfriend, who was sitting in a car parked in the driveway, told her to leave because Jones seemed upset about the car in the driveway.
The examiner also said he thought Jones may have been drunk.
Jones later posted his own statement on Instagram, where he shared a video of himself and the alleged victim high-fiving.
“I would like to address reports that I allegedly threatened the life of a drug tester and took his phone away. A video showed me exchanging high fives and hugs and both drug testers leaving my home after the testing session. I would like to make one thing clear: “Jones I have written.
“Although I was annoyed by the lack of professionalism and used some profanity out of frustration, it ended amicably and amicably and was not threatening in any way. In fact, I was at home talking to a friend of mine. “While I was celebrating a birthday party, I believe it is perfectly normal to celebrate in the comfort of your own home,” he continued.
“I have to say, this particular tester acted very unprofessionally and even violated standard protocols under HIPAA laws. I have never encountered such an incident by anyone.” [drug testing] Policeman in front. ”
Mr. Jones’ HIPAA violation claim appears to refer to a drug tester’s admission in his own statement that his colleague’s girlfriend was present.
The responding officer said when he said: I talked to Jones. The UFC fighter said in a phone call that he was hungover at the time of the incident and has accused Krystal of lying in the past.
Jones reportedly called the home a “dangerous environment” because drug testers could throw a party if they arrived too early.
Mr. Jones also reportedly admitted that Mr. Jerome brought his girlfriend to Mr. Jones’ home and claimed he would sue because he did not know them.
He reportedly admitted to swearing at Krystal when she allegedly told him the next drug test would be done by “her and her husband.”
As for the cellphone theft charge, Jones said he took Crystal’s cellphone thinking it was his and then simply put it on the counter.
Subsequent reporting by news media – etc. NBC News — claimed that Jones had been arrested, but was later denied through a statement released by the militants on the 2nd. X.
“I wanted to address the misinformation that has been circulating this morning. I woke up to a false report that I had been arrested. I have not been arrested,” Jones declared. “I am disappointed to have to reveal these things again, but I understand that given my past issues, I may be an easy target. [I]It is important to set the record straight and ensure the truth is told. ”
Jones has a significant history of encounters with law enforcement and drug testers.
In 2015 he stripped of his championship; He was a light heavyweight at the time when he was arrested on suspicion of hitting and running a pregnant woman.
In 2016 he Suspended due to drug test While there are rumors that it is the former testing agency USADA, wild story Stories of Jones trying to evade drug testers have been circulating online for years.
Heavyweights got attention video at comedy club In February 2024, he also had a friendly interaction with a comedian who was on stage at the time.
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