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Pacman Faces Felony Charges in Go-Go Brawl

Posted Jun 21, 07 4:00 AM CDT in Gossip,  Crime & Courts,  Sports 

(Newser) – Talented-yet-troubled Tennessee defensive back Adam "Pacman" Jones has been charged with two counts of coercion—a felony—in the February Vegas strip club fracas that left a bouncer paralyzed and got Jones suspended for the 2007-08 season. Jones stands accused of biting a bouncer's ankle and making death threats against club employees.

Jones could get a maximum of 12 years in prison and a $10K fine if convicted. Two members of Jones's entourage also face felony charges and have yet to be turned in. No one, however, was accused of the shooting that disabled the now-paralyzed bouncer.

Source Associated Press

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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Capt. James Dillon, left, answers a question from the media during a news conference, Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Las Vegas, on suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones....   (Associated Press)
Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is shown during a pre-season football game in Nashville, Tenn. in this Aug. 12, 2006 file photo. Authorities in Las Vegas said Wednesday, June 20, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
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