In Thursday’s plea deal, first reported by TMZ Sports and later confirmed by the court, pleaded guilty to Unlawful Use of Modification of Exhaust System and Improper Display of Registration Plate.
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While the drag racing citation is behind him, Jones still has problems to face in his fight career after he was flagged for a failed drug test by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) ahead of his last scheduled bout at UFC 200 in July. A police body cam showed an agitated Jones arguing with an officer and calling him a “f–ing liar”.
Now, Jones will have to complete aggressive driving school, comply with any previous driving restrictions, complete 60 hours of community service and pay a fine of $143. Jones later said his emotions got the best of him and he apologized for his words.
The traffic citations added to a long list of vehicular woes for the champ, who was stripped of his title one year ago after being involved in a hit-and-run accident that left a pregnant woman with a broken arm.
Soon after, Jones was arrested and booked for violating his probation.
He was ordered to complete more community service and anger management classes for that violation. Jon has 9 to go – and given his rate of community service, he should be done by the end of the weekend.
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Jones denied the use of performance-enhancers while his camp indicated his positive test may have come from a tainted supplement.
