Jon Jones Misdemeanor Charges Dropped New Mexico Accident

Jon Jones, UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion, has been cleared of misdemeanor charges related to a February 2025 car accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was initially accused of leaving the scene of an accident and using a telephone to intimidate after a woman involved in the crash falsely claimed he was the driver and fled on foot. Jones' attorney, Christopher Dodd, provided cell phone records proving Jones was not near the crash site, leading prosecutors to dismiss all charges and accept his alibi defense. The case raised concerns about police conduct, as critical evidence was initially disregarded, and the false allegation appeared to be an attempt by the intoxicated woman to avoid a DWI charge. Jones denied any involvement from the start and retired in June 2025, though he hinted at a possible return for a 2026 White House UFC event. His legal team continues to investigate how the false accusation was accepted without proper verification.