Former Dallas Cowboys Star Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Pleads Not Guilty in Officer Assault Case originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
FRISCO – Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals standout Adam “Pacman” Jones had his day in court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges he stands accused of following his arrest last weekend.
Jones, 41, was arrested in Northern Kentucky on multiple charges, including assaulting an officer, alcohol intoxication in a public place and disorderly conduct, and placed into custody on Saturday morning.
According to charges from the Kenton County Jail records, Jones was arrested in the early morning hours of Saturday.
Jones’ attorney is speaking out while accusing the police and the media of twisting those facts.
“The recent arrest of Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is yet another example of overzealous policing and the systemic issues that plague our justice system,” attorney Pete Schaefer said. “Adam did nothing wrong other than exercise his right to ask why he was being detained …
“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 finally settled on disorderly conduct — simply for asking why he was being detained. “This pattern of escalating and inconsistent charges is a clear abuse of authority and demonstrates a troubling trend of police officers prioritizing their own discretion over constitutional rights.”
Schaefer also suggested Jones has been victimized by the court of public opinion.
“Adam, like every American, is innocent until proven guilty. Yet, once again, his past is being weaponized against him in the court of public opinion, while the officers involved face no scrutiny for their conduct. The repeated mischaracterization of his encounters with law enforcement — often stemming from minor incidents — only reinforces the need for accountability in policing.
“Enough is enough … Adam deserves fairness, not another headline designed to paint him as a villain for clicks.”
Jones has been arrested numerous times during the past two decades, most recently in DFW for another case allegedly involving public intoxication, assault of a police officer, and evading arrest … all coming following the highly publicized Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight at AT&T Stadium.
Jones’ issues date back to the beginning of his NFL career, which started with him being the sixth overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. In addition to starting with the Titans, Jones played for the Cowboys (in 2008), the Cincinnati Bengals (from 2010-2017), and Denver Broncos (in 2018).
He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2015 and a first-team All-Pro in 2014.
In October 2008, Jones, as a member of the Cowboys, was suspended for an altercation at a Dallas hotel.
A cornerback and spectacular punt return specialist, Jones retired from professional football in 2019 after his career spanning 12 seasons.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.