UFC champion Jon Jones faces assault allegations against USADA employee
UFC champion in trouble. According to media reports, Jon Jones has been accused of assaulting a United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) employee. It seems the first trial regarding this matter has already taken place.
19 July 2024 07:17
Although Jon Jones's career is ongoing, we can already speak of him grandly. After all, he is a former UFC light heavyweight champion who is now the heavyweight champion.
After winning the heavyweight belt, the American has not yet had the chance to defend it. Officially, he was supposed to do so on 11 November 2023, but Jones missed the fight against Stipe Miocic due to an injury.
Throughout his career, Jones has repeatedly encountered legal issues. Now, according to the media, the athlete is in trouble again. The British Daily Mail has reported on the situation.
In March this year, the American was compelled to meet with USADA inspectors. According to a woman present at the UFC champion's home, he became so agitated that he threatened the employees, confiscated their phones, and even attempted to assault her.
A trial has already taken place concerning these allegations. According to the source above, Jones faced two charges for allegedly assaulting one of the inspectors. The 36-year-old pleaded not guilty, and footage from his surveillance cameras shows him escorting the employees to the exit.
