UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has pled guilty to driving while intoxicated and will be sentenced to house arrest. Jones, 32, was arrested in the early morning hours of March 26 in his hometown of Albuquerque, N.M., and charged with aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, possession of an open container, and no proof of insurance. On Tuesday, TMZ reported that Jones struck a deal with prosecutors in which he will avoid jail time, according to a copy of the agreement obtained by MMA Junkie . Instead Jones will receive 96 hours of community custody (essentially house arrest), one year of supervised probation, a minimum 90 days of outpatient therapy – which will be conducted via video conferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic – and 48 hours worth of community service. TMZ first reported news of Jones’ plea agreement. The Bernalillo (N.M.) District Attorney’s office issued a statement confirming the deal and stated any violations of the agreement will result in jail time
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Jon Jones pleads guilty to DWI, avoids jail time after reaching deal with prosecutors – MMA Junkie