Tony Ferguson’s DUI charge has been dismissed and he has now gotten probation on reckless driving plea. Do you think that this court case involving the long-time UFC star should have been resolved or not? What was the result of the verdict? Continue reading to find out!
According to online court records, Judge Shannon K. Cooley of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County (Calif.) decided on Monday regarding a plea agreement that the prosecution and defense had reached.
Ferguson’s misdemeanor DUI charge was dropped by the judge. Ferguson then entered a nolo contendere plea to one misdemeanor charge of driving recklessly while wet on a highway. Ferguson will therefore have to spend a year on probation.
Among other things, probationary conditions include paying restitution to the victim and refraining from driving after consuming alcohol in any appreciable quantity.
After Ferguson, 39, allegedly crashed his truck into two cars that were parked outside a nightclub in Hollywood, California, in the early hours of May 7, he was taken into custody. A police spokesperson stated that there were no injuries. Ferguson had entered a not-guilty plea earlier.
Ferguson is scheduled to return on December 15 at UFC 296 in Las Vegas, in a much-awaited matchup with Paddy Pimblett. How do you feel that Ferguson will perform after such a long time of not being in the octagon? Don’t forget to watch the match on December 15th to find out.
Do you think that he deserved to be in jail for a longer time or he serve his sentence? Do you feel that he was released earlier due to his fame and power or not? What do you feel should have been the result? Do let us know about your thoughts in the comment section!
