It has not been a stellar week for former Dallas Cowboys players. In the past seven days, three of them have been arrested for a range of offenses. Greg Hardy was arrested after a physical altercation with his girlfriend. Kelvin Joseph was arrested following his involvement in a accident that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old female motorcyclist. He was drunk at the time of his arrest.
Adam Jones, who spent one season with the Cowboys in 2008, was also arrested for public intoxication and assaulting a police officer. He was later released from jail after paying a $10,000 bond.
Agent Says Former Dallas Cowboys Defensive Back Adam Jones Is a Victim
No player in NFL history was arrested more during their playing career than Jones was. His constant off-the-field issues caused commissioner Roger Goddell to suspend him for an entire season, the year before he joined the Cowboys.
Despite his long legal history, Jones’ agent does not believe the former All-Pro did anything wrong in this instance. He released a lengthy statement on Sunday, blaming overzealous police officers and systemic racism within America’s judicial system for his client’s arrest.
“The recent arrest of Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is yet another example of overzealous policing and the systemic issues that plague our justice system,” the statement reads (via Pro Football Talk). “Adam did nothing wrong other than exercise his right to ask why he was being detained — a fundamental question that every citizen should be allowed to ask without fear of retaliation.
“Initially, officers claimed he was being arrested for assault and then shifted to public intoxication (which, in itself, is not a crime in many jurisdictions unless it leads to dangerous behavior), and finally settled on disorderly conduct — simply for asking why he was being detained. This pattern of escalating and inconsistent charges is a clear abuse of authority and demonstrates a troubling trend of police officers prioritizing their own discretion over constitutional rights.
“Adam, like every American, is innocent until proven guilty. Yet, once again, his past is being weaponized against him in the court of public opinion, while the officers involved face no scrutiny for their conduct. The repeated mischaracterization of his encounters with law enforcement — often stemming from minor incidents — only reinforces the need for accountability in policing.
“Enough is enough. People should not be arrested for asking questions, and police should not be allowed to fabricate charges simply because they don’t like the tone of a conversation. This type of behavior erodes trust in law enforcement and undermines justice. Adam deserves fairness, not another headline designed to paint him as a villain for clicks.
“We call for a full and transparent review of this arrest, and we stand firm in the belief that no one should be treated as guilty before they’ve even had their day in court.”
As mentioned, Jones is now out of prison after paying a $10,000 bond. It will be interesting to see how this plays out following his agent’s statement and what the result of his case will be.
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