Jon Jones releases statement and CCTV footage after claims he threatened UFC drug tester
UFC legend Jon Jones has found himself in trouble once again.
The heavyweight champion has had numerous run-ins with the law during his Hall of Fame career, but he’s stayed out of trouble since his last arrest in September 2021.
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However, a new police report was filed against Jones on April 5 following an alleged altercation with a drug-testing agent, Crystal Martinez, after she arrived at his home to collect a sample as part of the UFC’s anti-doping program on March 30.
Martinez told authorities that the UFC superstar was ‘cooperative at first’ but he ultimately ended up taking her phone to record a video before threatening to kill her and her co-worker.
“Why you f****** people come so early, do you know what happens to people who come to my house … they end up dead,” Jones allegedly said during the incident.
On Saturday, ‘Bones’ took to social media to respond to the allegations against him and share CCTV footage showing him in a friendly exchange with Martinez as she leaves his house on the day in question.
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"I want to address reports about me allegedly threatening a drug tester’s life and taking a phone,” Jones wrote on .
“I want to clarify that there is a video showing both drug testers leaving my home after the testing session, where we exchanged a high five and a hug.
"Although I was frustrated with the unprofessionalism and used profanity out of frustration it ended friendly and amicably, nothing threatening at all.
“I was actually celebrating a friend’s birthday party at my home, and I believe it’s perfectly normal to celebrate in the comfort of my own home.
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“I must say, this particular tester behaved quite unprofessionally and even breached standard protocol along with HIPAA laws.
"Throughout my 20 years of being subjected to drug tests, I have never encountered such an incident with a DCO officer before.”
UFC CEO Dana White hasn’t commented on the incident yet.
Jones is supposed to defend his belt against Stipe Miocic later this year and it’s currently unclear if this legal case will impact that fight.
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