UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has pleaded not guilty to assault and interference with communication charges stemming from an alleged altercation with a drug tester at his New Mexico home. Jones maintains his innocence, claiming the accusations are baseless and that he was simply frustrated by the tester’s professionalism. The incident occurred during a drug test in March, and Jones has vowed to fight the charges.
Former US President Donald Trump has alleged that incumbent Joe Biden was under the influence of drugs during his State of the Union address. Trump made these accusations during the Republican party’s annual Lincoln Reagan dinner event in Minnesota. He demanded that Biden undergo a drug test before their upcoming debate. Trump also criticized Biden’s policies and called him a ‘horrible president’.
Cronulla Sharks playmaker Braydon Trindall has been stood down for an indefinite period after failing initial roadside alcohol and illicit drug tests on Monday morning. The 24-year-old was breathalysed two times above the legal blood alcohol limit and tested positive for an illicit substance, while also driving with a suspended license. Trindall will not train or play while the incident is being investigated by the NRL integrity unit, with the club prioritizing his welfare and health. The matter has been referred for a court appearance in May, where Trindall will face charges of mid-range drink-driving and possession of an illicit substance.
