Jon Jones faces new legal troubles as another charge has been filed against him stemming from an alleged hit-and-run incident in Albuquerque that took place earlier this year. This development comes shortly after Jones announced his retirement from the UFC, a decision he has since retracted.
The latest charges include ‘Leaving the scene of an accident’ and ‘Use of Telephone to Terrify, Intimidate, Threaten, Harass, Annoy, or Offend.’ These charges are related to an incident on February 21, 2025, where police reports detail a half-dressed woman in the passenger seat of a damaged vehicle who accused Jones of driving while intoxicated and fleeing the crash site.
Bodycam footage from the incident captures a phone call between an officer and a man believed to be Jones, during which the caller allegedly makes several threatening remarks that could be interpreted as death threats. The bodycam audio features the officer commenting on the threats being made, while the man boastingly declares his ability to endanger others.
In the footage, the woman in the car is heard repeatedly identifying the man on the phone as Jon Jones, intensifying the scrutiny of his alleged involvement. However, Jones has denied being in the vehicle. His legal team argues that the accusations stem from an attempt by the woman to evade a DUI charge by misleading the authorities. Notably, the bodycam footage does not capture Jones at the scene of the incident.
Jones is currently scheduled for a bench trial regarding the initial hit-and-run charge on August 14. The new charge concerning the use of a telephone to intimidate will be addressed in a separate court session, with a date yet to be confirmed.
This development highlights ongoing challenges Jones faces outside of the octagon, as issues of accountability and public safety take center stage. As legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how these troubles will impact his future in mixed martial arts and his public image.