Zay Jones, a Buffalo Bills wide receiver, was arrested after he went on a naked and bloody rampage in a LA penthouse. He escaped charges after his family paid for the damages and sought help for him.
Bills' Zay Jones avoids charges in bloody arrest after family pays for damages
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones will not face criminal charges for his bizarre and violent behavior in a Los Angeles penthouse earlier this week, according to TMZ Sports. The 22-year-old player was arrested on Monday night after he was caught on video naked and bloody, wrestling with his brother Cayleb Jones, who plays for the Minnesota Vikings. Zay Jones reportedly tried to jump out of a 30th floor window and smashed his foot through a glass door, leaving blood stains on the walls and floors of the building.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office decided to drop the felony vandalism charges against Zay Jones because his family agreed to cover the cost of the repairs, which amounted to about $20,000. The prosecutors also found no evidence that Zay Jones acted with malice or wrongful intent, and considered his mental state at the time of the incident.
Zay Jones was released from custody on Wednesday morning and is now with his family, who are reportedly concerned about his well-being and seeking professional help for him. The Bills issued a statement on Wednesday saying that they are aware of the incident and are still gathering more information. Zay Jones was the Bills' second round draft pick in 2017 and had 27 catches for 316 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season. He holds the NCAA Division I record for most single-season receptions (158) and most career receptions (399) from his time at East Carolina University.
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Zay Jones, a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills, was arrested on Monday night after he went on a naked and bloody rampage in a Los Angeles penthouse. He reportedly tried to jump out of a window and broke a glass door, injuring himself and leaving blood stains everywhere. He was charged with felony vandalism, but the charges were dropped after his family paid for the damages and sought professional help for him. The Bills said they are aware of the situation and are still gathering more information. Zay Jones is a talented player who holds several NCAA records, but his mental health is a serious concern for his family and team.