Assault Charge Against Raiders WR Davante Adams Dropped, Civil Case Still Pending

The assault charge against Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been dropped by a prosecutor in the Kansas City municipal court.

Adams had faced the charge after shoving a cameraman following a game against the Kansas City Chiefs last season. The court confirmed on Friday that the case is now closed and falls under confidential status according to Missouri law.

The incident occurred on October 10, when Adams, visibly frustrated after his team’s loss to the Chiefs, pushed cameraman Park Zebley to the ground as he was leaving the field.

Zebley, who was working for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” as a freelance photographer, reported suffering a concussion as a result of the altercation.

Adams swiftly issued an apology, acknowledging his wrongdoing in the incident. He expressed that his actions were fueled by a combination of frustration and Zebley unexpectedly crossing his path.

While the criminal charge has been dropped, Zebley has chosen to pursue a civil lawsuit against Adams, the Raiders organization, and the Chiefs, among others involved in the incident. The civil case remains pending within the Missouri court system.

Zebley’s lawsuit alleges negligence and seeks compensation for the physical and emotional damages suffered during the altercation, which include whiplash, a headache, and a possible minor concussion. Zebley also alleged that he “Feared for his life.”

 

 

 

 

 

The dropping of the assault charge against Davante Adams allows him to focus solely on his football career, while the civil lawsuit continues to hang over him.

For now, the wide receiver can breathe a sigh of relief as the criminal case concludes, but the ultimate resolution of the civil suit will determine the long-term ramifications of this regrettable incident.