DA drops gun charges against Patriots player Jack Jones in connection with airport arrest
Weapons charges against New England Patriots quarterback Jack Jones were dropped on Tuesday, nearly three months after he was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport, according to authorities. prosequi, a motion that states prosecutors decide to drop the case, Jones has agreed to one year of pretrial probation, including 48 hours of community service. The community service, which will be complemented in collaboration with the District Attorney’s Office, will include outreach and education to youth and community organizations regarding firearm dangers, firearm safety and proper firearm handling. Jones, 25, was charged with two counts of possession of a concealed weapon in a secure area of the airport. possession of ammunition without a FID tag, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm and possession of a large capacity feeding device in connection with the June 16 incident. Prosecutors said TSA agents at Logan Airport found two loaded handguns — a Glock 43X 9mm and a Glock 19 9mm — and two loaded high-capacity magazines in Jones’ carry-on bag, a black duffel, that passed through an X-ray machine at a TSA checkpoint. In the lawsuit decided by his office, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden stated, “It cannot be established beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Jones had knowledge of the firearms in his bag at the time of the incident.” In addition, the lawsuit states that Massachusetts authorities verified that Jones had legally purchased both firearms in Arizona and that he had taken steps to become the legal owner of the weapon in Massachusetts. The agreement between Jones and prosecutors comes just five days before the Patriots are scheduled to open their season against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium. “He is grateful that the charges have been dropped and can now look forward to playing football,” Jones’ attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, said in a statement. Jones pleaded not guilty during his trial on June 20 in the East Boston Division of Boston Municipal Court, but did not speak to the media after his court appearance. However, Scapiccio answered the media’s questions that day. “He had no intention of bringing any weapons to the airport that day, and I expect the evidence will show that he had no knowledge of what was going on.” Scapicchio said on June 20. Jones posted $30,000 bail after his arraignment and is scheduled to appear in court on August 18, the day before the Patriots’ second preseason game against the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin. However, the hearing was pushed back to September 15th before eventually being pushed back to Tuesday. The Patriots selected Jones with the 121st overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Arizona product played in 13 games during his rookie season, and finished with 30 total tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions, including one that he returned for a 40-yard touchdown. He also forced a fumble and got it back. Previous Coverage:
Weapons charges against New England Patriots quarterback Jack Jones were dropped on Tuesday, nearly three months after he was arrested at Boston Logan International Airport, according to authorities.
A spokesperson for the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said that in exchange for a no-trial motion, a motion that stipulated the prosecutors’ decision to drop the case, Jones agreed to one year of pretrial probation, including 48 hours of community service.
The community service, which will be completed in collaboration with the District Attorney’s Office, will include outreach and education to youth and community organizations regarding firearm dangers, firearm safety and proper firearm handling.
Jones, 25, was charged with two counts of possession of a concealed weapon in an airport secure area, possession of ammunition without a FID tag, unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm and possession of a large capacity feeding device in connection with the June 16 incident.
Prosecutors said TSA agents at Logan Airport found two loaded handguns — a Glock 43X 9mm and a Glock 19 9mm — and two loaded high-capacity magazines in Jones’ carry-on bag, a black duffel bag, passed through an X-ray machine at a TSA checkpoint. .
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden stated in the lawsuit that his office determined that “it cannot be established beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Jones was aware that he had the firearms in his bag at the time of the accident.”
In addition, the court’s decision states that Massachusetts authorities verified that Jones had legally purchased both firearms in Arizona and that he had taken steps to become a lawful owner of the guns in Massachusetts.
The agreement between Jones and prosecutors comes just five days before the Patriots are scheduled to open their season against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium.
“He is grateful that the charges have been dropped and can now look forward to playing football,” Jones’ attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, said in a statement.
Jones pleaded not guilty during his trial on June 20 in the East Boston Division of Boston Municipal Court, but did not speak to the media after his court appearance. But Scapicchio answered the media’s questions that day.
“He had no intention of bringing any weapons to the airport that day, and I expect the evidence will show that he had no knowledge of what was happening,” Scapicchio said on June 20.
Jones posted $30,000 bail after being charged and is scheduled to appear in court on August 18, the day before the Patriots’ second preseason game against the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin. However, the hearing was pushed back to September 15th before eventually being pushed back to Tuesday.
The Patriots selected Jones with the 121st overall pick in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Arizona product played in 13 games during his rookie season, and finished with 30 total tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions, including one that he returned for a 40-yard touchdown. He also forced a fumble and recovered one.
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