Post by pelicanguy on Feb 22, 2007 23:43:15 GMT -5
This guy stays in trouble
5 WTVF Nashville
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Feb 22, 2007 10:03 PM
Adam "Pacman" Jones has not yet commented on what happened early Monday morning inside a Las Vegas strip club where one bouncer was shot.
The police report and the club owner have provided the only insights into the situation until Thursday when the bouncer who witnessed the brawl and shooting gave his account.
It remains unclear exactly what happened inside the Minxx Gentlemen's Club in Las Vegas, but there was definitely a brawl where three people were shot, including a bouncer.
Another bouncer, Issac Weinstock saw Pacman in the mêlée. Weinstock said Pacman became involved in a fight and made threats, but did not have a weapon.
"Pacman didn't shoot him, but I can't release any information you know what I mean, but let's just say that he had a big part in it," Weinstock said. "I seen him when he came in and we did check him and he didn't have anything. We were real thorough, real thorough. We had metal detectors and everything."
Weinstock believes Jones knows who did shoot his fellow bouncer Aaron Cudworth.
He remembered hearing the gunshots.
"The next thing I know strippers are running up saying they're shooting, they're shooting downstairs...go downstairs, the elevator opened and I see Aaron on the ground," Weinstock said.
Jones allegedly came to the club with $81,000 in cash he won at a casino. Witnesses said he showered the strippers with bills and became angry when some began picking up the money.
Las Vegas Police confiscated the money, but will keep it while they investigate the case. Eventually that money will be returned to Jones.
"Pacman Jones, he's just being a punk. He's being a punk. I think his head is swollen up so big where he thinks he's above everything cause he has all that money and he's in the NFL," Weinstock said.
Jones and his attorney said he did nothing wrong.
"I'm wondering why he hasn't been arrested," Weinstock said.
Pacman has not been charged with any crime.
His lawyer insisted Jones did not know anyone involved in the shooting and cooperated with the investigation.
Las Vegas Police said he was not a suspect or so-called "person of interest."
Three people were shot at the club.
Two, the bouncer and a female customer, were treated and released from the hospital. The third, a security guard, was expected to live but was paralyzed below the waist.
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This week's incidence was not the first time Pacman has been in the spotlight. Many have asked where the NFL will draw the line on his run-ins with the law.
So far the NFL has not made any comments, and Pacman isn't facing any charges. If the allegations from the bouncer and others turn out to be true, Pacman could be looking at some punishment off the field as well as on.
He has been linked to more than eight incidents -- spitting, vandalism, assault, two arrests, but so far nothing has stuck. He's had no jail time or no pay cuts.
When the season ended, Titans Coach Jeff Fisher said Pacman had learned from his last run-in.
"He understands. I think he has a good plan, got a good approach already for what he's going to do. He talked about a commitment to the off-season and being around because he really enjoys his teammates. He wants to improve and wants to help everybody else improve," he said.
According to the NFL's Players Association, engaging in criminal activity is "unacceptable" and constitutes conduct "detrimental to the integrity and public confidence of the NFL."
According to NFL regulations, violent crime includes procedure for psychological evolutions and then a mandatory fine or suspension.
As the Vegas shooting investigation continues, it could be chalked up as another wrong place, wrong time incident. If it turns out to be more serious, it's possible this star cornerback could be looking at more than legal consequences.
There's no way of knowing exactly what is in Pacman's contract.
Clauses that protect players or the NFL are different for each player, but it's possible the NFL will strongly consider taking some action if the allegations prove true.
5 WTVF Nashville
[size=[4]Pacman's Punishment Unclear If Involved In Shooting[/size][/b]
Feb 22, 2007 10:03 PM
Adam "Pacman" Jones has not yet commented on what happened early Monday morning inside a Las Vegas strip club where one bouncer was shot.
The police report and the club owner have provided the only insights into the situation until Thursday when the bouncer who witnessed the brawl and shooting gave his account.
It remains unclear exactly what happened inside the Minxx Gentlemen's Club in Las Vegas, but there was definitely a brawl where three people were shot, including a bouncer.
Another bouncer, Issac Weinstock saw Pacman in the mêlée. Weinstock said Pacman became involved in a fight and made threats, but did not have a weapon.
"Pacman didn't shoot him, but I can't release any information you know what I mean, but let's just say that he had a big part in it," Weinstock said. "I seen him when he came in and we did check him and he didn't have anything. We were real thorough, real thorough. We had metal detectors and everything."
Weinstock believes Jones knows who did shoot his fellow bouncer Aaron Cudworth.
He remembered hearing the gunshots.
"The next thing I know strippers are running up saying they're shooting, they're shooting downstairs...go downstairs, the elevator opened and I see Aaron on the ground," Weinstock said.
Jones allegedly came to the club with $81,000 in cash he won at a casino. Witnesses said he showered the strippers with bills and became angry when some began picking up the money.
Las Vegas Police confiscated the money, but will keep it while they investigate the case. Eventually that money will be returned to Jones.
"Pacman Jones, he's just being a punk. He's being a punk. I think his head is swollen up so big where he thinks he's above everything cause he has all that money and he's in the NFL," Weinstock said.
Jones and his attorney said he did nothing wrong.
"I'm wondering why he hasn't been arrested," Weinstock said.
Pacman has not been charged with any crime.
His lawyer insisted Jones did not know anyone involved in the shooting and cooperated with the investigation.
Las Vegas Police said he was not a suspect or so-called "person of interest."
Three people were shot at the club.
Two, the bouncer and a female customer, were treated and released from the hospital. The third, a security guard, was expected to live but was paralyzed below the waist.
***
This week's incidence was not the first time Pacman has been in the spotlight. Many have asked where the NFL will draw the line on his run-ins with the law.
So far the NFL has not made any comments, and Pacman isn't facing any charges. If the allegations from the bouncer and others turn out to be true, Pacman could be looking at some punishment off the field as well as on.
He has been linked to more than eight incidents -- spitting, vandalism, assault, two arrests, but so far nothing has stuck. He's had no jail time or no pay cuts.
When the season ended, Titans Coach Jeff Fisher said Pacman had learned from his last run-in.
"He understands. I think he has a good plan, got a good approach already for what he's going to do. He talked about a commitment to the off-season and being around because he really enjoys his teammates. He wants to improve and wants to help everybody else improve," he said.
According to the NFL's Players Association, engaging in criminal activity is "unacceptable" and constitutes conduct "detrimental to the integrity and public confidence of the NFL."
According to NFL regulations, violent crime includes procedure for psychological evolutions and then a mandatory fine or suspension.
As the Vegas shooting investigation continues, it could be chalked up as another wrong place, wrong time incident. If it turns out to be more serious, it's possible this star cornerback could be looking at more than legal consequences.
There's no way of knowing exactly what is in Pacman's contract.
Clauses that protect players or the NFL are different for each player, but it's possible the NFL will strongly consider taking some action if the allegations prove true.