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Maurice Jones-Drew not charged with battery, yet

Published May 28, 2013 09:24 AM
Maurice Jones-Drew

FILE - This Sept. 9, 2012 file photo shows Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) carrying the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis. In a little more than a week, Jones-Drew has gone from holdout to backup to starter. Jones-Drew returns to his usual role Sunday against AFC South rival Houston. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross, File)

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Contrary to a report appearing earlier today in TMZ, Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has not been charged with battery.

Ryan O’Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports that formal charges have not yet been filed against Jones-Drew, and that formal charges may not be filed against Jones-Drew.

“He’s not getting arrested,” an unnamed source told O’Halloran regarding Jones-Drew.

TMZ reported earlier today that Jones-Drew already has been charged with striking a security guard.

Whatever the situation, the Jaguars have issued the perfunctory non-statement statement. “We are aware of the situation regarding Maurice Jones-Drew and are in the process of gathering more information,” the team said. “Due to this being a legal matter, we’ll have no further comment at this time.”