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Didn't this happen to one of our recent draft picks? I can't remember who it was. (Old age is setting in!)
Posted on Thu, Aug. 11, 2005
Titans' top rookie sues nightclub manager
TERESA M. WALKER
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Adam "Pacman" Jones, Tennessee's top draft pick, responded Thursday to the men who accused him of hitting them at a nightclub by suing them on charges of conspiracy, defamation and slander.
With his agent in town to try to complete his contract, Jones had his lawyer file the suit in Davidson County Circuit Court against club manager Robert Gaddy and his brother Lamar Woodson. The men pressed charges against Jones on July 13 and he was arrested on two counts of misdemeanor assault and a felony count of vandalism.
Jones is asking for $7.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
Agent Michael Huyghue said the lawsuit was filed because the men's attorney had asked for $250,000 to drop the charges against the sixth pick overall and the first defensive player taken in the draft.
"At some point, the line has to be drawn, and we believe that point was at the $250,000 demand for money," Jones' attorney Justin Gilbert said.
"To demand money to extract a criminal complaint against someone is tantamount to extortion, and we definitely have a significant problem with that."
Gaddy accused Jones of pushing him and knocking off a gold chain after Gaddy, the club manager, asked the cornerback to leave. Jones had rented the club for a private party after a Destiny's Child concert. Gaddy called the accusation that they asked for $250,000 "humorous."
"I've got to stand strong on my principles that I can't let whether it be a Titan, a Texan, Jaguar or any other celebrity or average Joe off the street come in here and do what they want to do in my facility and cause me problems. I just can't have it," said Gaddy, a friend of Titans quarterback Steve McNair.
A hearing on the charges was postponed Thursday until Dec. 8.
Jones, who has been working out in Florida during his holdout, said he was surprised Gaddy pressed charges because he didn't touch him.
"I've prayed and I've had my ups and downs the last two-three weeks for the most part. Mike's been right by my side helping me out. I have a great family. I have a great faith and a great group of guys around me. For the most part, I'm just trying to stay positive," Jones said.
Huyghue said he had investigators talk with witnesses and that he had seen some videotape of the incident. He also believes NFL security has looked into it as well, and he said the Titans called Jones in twice for other incidents based on reports that he had been seen in drug areas.
Gaddy's attorney, Whitney Kemper, said he was not aware of any cameras inside the club, and he denied the accusations.
"One, the negotiations for a resolution were never initiated by us. We didn't start them. Two, we never demanded $250,000. Three, we're looking forward to the deposition for Mr. Jones and his agent, which we're allowed to do in this civil action," Kemper said.
Posted on Thu, Aug. 11, 2005
Titans' top rookie sues nightclub manager
TERESA M. WALKER
Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Adam "Pacman" Jones, Tennessee's top draft pick, responded Thursday to the men who accused him of hitting them at a nightclub by suing them on charges of conspiracy, defamation and slander.
With his agent in town to try to complete his contract, Jones had his lawyer file the suit in Davidson County Circuit Court against club manager Robert Gaddy and his brother Lamar Woodson. The men pressed charges against Jones on July 13 and he was arrested on two counts of misdemeanor assault and a felony count of vandalism.
Jones is asking for $7.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
Agent Michael Huyghue said the lawsuit was filed because the men's attorney had asked for $250,000 to drop the charges against the sixth pick overall and the first defensive player taken in the draft.
"At some point, the line has to be drawn, and we believe that point was at the $250,000 demand for money," Jones' attorney Justin Gilbert said.
"To demand money to extract a criminal complaint against someone is tantamount to extortion, and we definitely have a significant problem with that."
Gaddy accused Jones of pushing him and knocking off a gold chain after Gaddy, the club manager, asked the cornerback to leave. Jones had rented the club for a private party after a Destiny's Child concert. Gaddy called the accusation that they asked for $250,000 "humorous."
"I've got to stand strong on my principles that I can't let whether it be a Titan, a Texan, Jaguar or any other celebrity or average Joe off the street come in here and do what they want to do in my facility and cause me problems. I just can't have it," said Gaddy, a friend of Titans quarterback Steve McNair.
A hearing on the charges was postponed Thursday until Dec. 8.
Jones, who has been working out in Florida during his holdout, said he was surprised Gaddy pressed charges because he didn't touch him.
"I've prayed and I've had my ups and downs the last two-three weeks for the most part. Mike's been right by my side helping me out. I have a great family. I have a great faith and a great group of guys around me. For the most part, I'm just trying to stay positive," Jones said.
Huyghue said he had investigators talk with witnesses and that he had seen some videotape of the incident. He also believes NFL security has looked into it as well, and he said the Titans called Jones in twice for other incidents based on reports that he had been seen in drug areas.
Gaddy's attorney, Whitney Kemper, said he was not aware of any cameras inside the club, and he denied the accusations.
"One, the negotiations for a resolution were never initiated by us. We didn't start them. Two, we never demanded $250,000. Three, we're looking forward to the deposition for Mr. Jones and his agent, which we're allowed to do in this civil action," Kemper said.
