Cops Say Jackson Went On Rampage
Originally posted Jul 15th 2008 3:48 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Former UFC light heavyweight champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson got busted just minutes ago, and is currently in custody on the way to the clink -- but not before he was ordered to the ground, cops nearby with guns drawn.
Law enforcement sources tell us, Rampage was in a car crash near Newport Beach (that's near Laguna Beach in the O.C.) and then split the scene. Cops gave chase and eventually caught up and charged him with felony hit and run and felony evading arrest.
Here's the deal about the dumbest hit and run ever. Notice the truck he tried evading police in -- the one with the giant picture of him plastered on the side!
We're told there could be additional charges. No word yet on whether Rampage resisted arrest.
A pregnant woman who was injured when Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Quinton "Rampage" Jackson sideswiped her SUV last month has had a miscarriage.
The woman, Holli Griggs, suffered what were believed to be minor injuries in the July 15 crash, after which Jackson led police on a chase. It is not clear whether the crash directly led to the miscarriage, but her fiance, Bill Krebs, said doctors were immediately concerned when they noticed a significant loss of fluid in Griggs' womb after the accident, The Daily Pilot reports.
Ultimate Fighter, Former Light Heavyweight World Champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, pleaded guilty on Thursday, January 8, 2009, to reduced charges from a July 15 road rage outburst that caused two car accidents.
The chase began after Jackson was in a hit and run automobile accident in Laguna Beach, California. You will remember Jackson led police on a chaotic chase towards Newport Beach, California. He certainly lived up to his nickname, “Rampage,” by having an obvious anger management car accident due to road rage.
Our auto accident attorneys have experience in handling case of crashes and accidents that could have been prevented if motorists’ road rage was kept under control. Instead, people let their emotions get the best of them and send someone to the hospital for medical treatment for an injury that could have been avoided.
“Based on the negotiated plea agreement, (Jackson) could receive up to six months in jail and probation at his sentencing,” read the press release by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. “Prior to sentencing, Jackson is required to complete 200 hours of community service, attend mental health therapy, pay restitution and comply with other terms and conditions.”
The District Attorney said that additional restrictions on alcohol use and mandatory, court-ordered drug testing might also be included in the judgment. If Jackson complies with the above conditions, he may be able avoid jail time and just serve his probation. Jackson will be sentenced on January 7, 2010.
It seems as though Jackson may get off extremely lightly after his July 15th road rage on California roads that caused two automobile accidents.
The auto accident attorneys at our firm believe that there is no place on the road for the type of behavior Jackson displayed on roadways. In our opinion, Jackson made a decision that his well-being, not being caught by the police, was more important than anyone else. For example, he could have injured or killed innocent pedestrians as well.
How can it be possible that despite causing a pair of accidents, evading police, driving on the wrong side of the street, talking on a cell phone while driving and ultimately endangering the safety of anyone unfortunate enough to be on the road with him that Jackson could possibly still be allowed to remain on the roadways and not behind bars?
