UFC Champ Jon Jones Arrested: 7 Things You Should Know
3. Charges Have Been Upgraded To Include A Felony
As a result of the accident, the driver of one of the other vehicles, a young pregnant woman by the name of Vanessa Sonnenberg, was taken to hospital, and found to have a broken arm. Due to the severity of the injury, charges against Jones were upgraded to a felony from a misdemeanor traffic violation, which means he's facing prison time if convicted. That's not to say he's going to jail even if convicted, as a wide range of possibilities are on the table (reduced charges, plea bargains etc.) - but the potential is there. In the meantime, Jones, who turned himself in, is out on $2500 bail.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
