Jordan Addison's Trespassing Charge Dismissed

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has had a misdemeanor trespassing charge dismissed by Hillsborough County State Attorney Susan Lopez. The charge stemmed from an incident on January 12, 2023, at the Jubao Palace Noodle Bar located within the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida. According to police reports, Addison was arrested after allegedly refusing multiple requests from casino security to leave the premises. The police were called at approximately 3:42 a.m., and Addison was taken into custody for probable cause trespassing.

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On October 23, 2023, the state attorney's office filed a "Notice of Termination of Prosecution," confirming that no charges would be pursued against Addison. This decision followed a review of the circumstances surrounding the arrest, which Addison's legal team has characterized as a "false arrest." Addison's agent, Tim Younger, indicated that they are considering filing a civil lawsuit for wrongful arrest, stating, "We are thrilled we were able to bring the truth to light quickly."

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This incident marks Addison's third encounter with law enforcement since being drafted by the Vikings as the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Previously, he was cited for driving 140 mph on a freeway in July 2023 and was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles in June 2024, to which he later pleaded no contest to a lesser charge. These incidents have raised concerns regarding his conduct off the field, particularly in relation to potential disciplinary actions from the NFL.

Jordan Addison to Face No Charges from Trespassing Incident

Addison's attorney, Brian Pakett, expressed relief at the dismissal of the charges, emphasizing that Addison "did nothing legally wrong." The legal team has already begun investigating the incident and is identifying witnesses to support their claim of wrongful arrest. They remain confident in Addison's exoneration as they proceed with the legal process.

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While Addison's legal representation has been vocal about the wrongful arrest claim, there has been no significant public dissent regarding the dismissal of the charges. However, the repeated legal issues surrounding Addison may lead to scrutiny from both the Vikings organization and the NFL, particularly concerning his future conduct.

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With the trespassing charge dismissed, it is unlikely that the NFL or the Minnesota Vikings will impose any disciplinary measures against Addison at this time. However, the potential civil lawsuit for wrongful arrest may bring further developments in the coming months as Addison's legal team continues to pursue their case.

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• “We are thrilled we were able to bring the truth to light quickly,” — Brian Pakett, Attorney for Jordan Addison

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• “ "On Jordan’s behalf, his legal team has already initiated the investigation, identified witnesses, and we are reviewing the viability of a claim for false arrest," Younger & Associates stated.” — Tim Younger, Agent for Jordan Addison

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