All articles tagged with #misdemeanors
Country music star Morgan Wallen's felony charges for reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct have been reduced to misdemeanors. Wallen, who was arrested in April for allegedly throwing a chair from a bar, will face two counts of reckless endangerment without a weapon as misdemeanors. He is scheduled to appear in court for a plea hearing on December 12.
UFC star Jon Jones has been charged with two misdemeanors in New Mexico after allegedly taking a drug tester's phone and threatening her during a random drug test at his home. Jones denies the allegations, claiming the interaction ended amicably. If convicted, he could face fines and up to one year in jail.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces two misdemeanor charges—assault and interference with communications—stemming from an incident with a drug-testing agent at his home. The agent claimed Jones was agitated and allegedly grabbed her phone, leading to her feeling threatened. Jones denies the allegations, citing unprofessionalism from the testers. His virtual bond hearing is set for July 17, and if convicted, he could face less than a year in jail and fines.
Georgia football player Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint was arrested for excessive speeding and reckless driving after being clocked at 90 mph in a 45 mph zone while driving a Dodge Charger. This is the fourth known speeding-related arrest of a Georgia football player this year, following a tragic accident in January. Rosemy-Jacksaint was released on $2,000 bond and charged with misdemeanors.
The family of a six-month-old infant who died in a car crash involving two teens driving a stolen car in Chicago has criticized Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and other officials for charging the minors with only misdemeanors. The aunt of the deceased infant accused Foxx of having "blood on her hands" and warned that the lack of justice for the family could happen to others in the city. The two teens were charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing, but officials may upgrade the charges after the investigation is complete.