The old defensive back of the NFL Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested In Covington, Kentucky, early Saturday morning. He was accused of alcohol poisoning in a public place, disorderly driving and assault of a police officer.
He filed a deposit of $ 10,000 and was released around 11:30 am on Saturday.
His agent, Peter Schaffer, published a statement on behalf of Jones.
“The recent judgment of Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is another example of a police force too zealous and the systemic problems that afflict our judicial system,” said the press release. “Adam did nothing but exercise his right to ask him why he was detained – a fundamental question that each citizen should be authorized to ask without fear of reprisals.
“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 Finallly Settled on Disorderly Conduct – Simplely for Asking Peing. PATTERN OF ECALING AND ENSONSISTEMENT IS A CLEAR Abuse of AUTHORITY AND DEMONSTRATES A TREEND OF POLICE Officers Prioritizing Their OWN Discretion Over Constitutional Rights.
“Adam, like all Americans, is innocent until his guilt. However, once again, his past is being armed against him before the Court of public opinion, while the officers involved are faced with any examination for their conduct. The poor repeated characterization of his meetings with the police – often resulting from minor incidents – only strengthens the need for police empowerment.
“Enough, that’s enough. People should not be arrested for asking questions, and the police should not be allowed to make accusations simply because they do not like the tone of a conversation. This type of behavior erodes confidence in the application of laws and undermines justice. Adam deserves equity, not another title designed to paint it as a villain for clicks.
“We call a complete and transparent examination of this arrest, and we firmly respect that no one should be treated as guilty before we even had their day in court.”
