Raiders WR Davante Adams receives good news about assault charge
The Las Vegas Raiders can breathe easier after the latest news update regarding star wide receiver Davante Adams and the assault charge he was facing for shoving a cameraman during the 2022 regular season. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter via The Kansas City Star, said charge was officially dropped on Friday. It was considered a misdemeanor, […]
The Las Vegas Raiders can breathe easier after the latest news update regarding star wide receiver Davante Adams and the assault charge he was facing for shoving a cameraman during the 2022 regular season.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter via The Kansas City Star, said charge was officially dropped on Friday. It was considered a misdemeanor, which can result in both jail time and a fine if Adams were found guilty.
A spokesperson for the Kansas City municipal court told The Kansas City Star on Friday that a prosecutor had dismissed the misdemeanor charge June 5 and that the case was closed.
Adams had shoved the man, identified by police as Ryan Zebley. Zebley was working for ESPN's "Monday Night Football" as a freelance photographer and the incident occurred after the Raiders' 30-29 loss to the Chiefs on Oct. 10.
Records say that Zebley suffered whiplash, a headache and a possible minor concussion from the incident. He is suing Adams, the Raiders and the Chiefs, among others, over the incident, and that civil case remains pending. – Adam Schefter, ESPN
This is obviously good news for both the Raiders and Adams. It's 99.9% likely the NFL would've suspended Adams if he were found guilty. That would've been a major blow, as Adams is not just the Raiders' best player – he's one of the best players in the entire NFL.
The NFL didn't suspend Adams after the initial incident, so it's safe to assume the league won't pursue any punishment from this point on.
You can check out The Star's full report, here.
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