Adam "Pacman" Jones Hopes Video Of His Recent Arrest Will Clear His Name

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Jones' wife recorded him while he was in handcuffs.

Details surrounding Adam "Pacman" Jones' arrest at an Indiana casino are being uncovered, including video footage of when the football player was taken into custody. Reports state that on February 27, Jones was gambling at the Rising Star Casino Resort when he was accused of cheating at a table game. TMZ reported that officials made claims that Jones cursed at them, threatened to kill them, and was out of control, but Jones hopes that the footage taken by his wife will help to clear his name.

On the tape, viewers can see (and hear) that Jones is upset, but nothing at that time indicates he was being violent. He repeatedly asks officers to take the handcuffs off and verbally denies accusations that he was cheating. The former Cincinnati Bengals star is accused of adding chips to his stack after knowing the outcomes of the games. 

You can hear Jones call one of the two arresting officers on the scene a "b***h ass n***a," while his wife also says that Jones wouldn't have a reason to cheat, considering that the couple spent $20,000 at the casino that evening. Peter Schaffer, Jones' agent, told TMZ "Adam was very controlled. We think the authorities overreacted, they love the attention...Adam showed great restraint."

Jones was officially arrested and booked at a nearby police station. He's facing eight criminal charges, including public intoxication and resisting law enforcement, but has reportedly pleaded not guilty. Police also stated that during his arrest, Jones attempted to flee the scene before being restrained by officers. 


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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