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Pacman Faces Felony Charges in Go-Go Brawl

Titans CB faces up to 12 years if convicted

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted Jun 21, 2007 4:00 AM CDT

(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... Read full story »

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