Former UFC Champion Jon Jones Faces Charges for Threatening Police, Fleeing New Mexico Crash

Jon Jones, the recently retired UFC heavyweight champion, has found himself in legal trouble following a February car accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police bodycam footage shows a woman claiming Jones was driving the wrecked vehicle and fled the scene, leading to Jones being charged with a misdemeanor for fleeing. During a phone call recorded on an officer's bodycam, a man believed to be Jones allegedly made threatening remarks to law enforcement, implying he could use lethal force through others, although Jones and his lawyer deny he was driving or making the threats. Jones initially responded on social media with deleted tweets admitting to the voice on the call and claiming paranoia, while his attorney criticized the police investigation and accused them of targeting Jones improperly. Jones is scheduled for arraignment in Bernalillo County on July 24 as the legal case unfolds amid his recent retirement announcement. The incident has cast a shadow over his departure from the sport, with UFC president Dana White confirming the retirement but not addressing the legal issues.