Jackson Mahomes, the younger sibling of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, has been handed down his sentence after being arrested last year.
On Thursday (March 7), the 23-year-old attended his court hearing via video call and entered a no contest plea to a single misdemeanor battery count.
The presiding judge pronounced Jackson guilty and imposed a probation period of six months. As reported by People, this action effectively suspends a potential 120-day jail sentence.
Continue reading for more details…“This past year, Jackson has been grateful for his family and friends’ support. He entered a no contest plea to one count of simple battery and received unsupervised probation for six months,” stated Brandan Davies, Jackson‘s lawyer.
Davies elaborated, “Jackson desired to conclude this case and move forward with his life. With the case now resolved, we won’t be making any additional comments.”
For context, Jackson Mahomes was taken into custody in May 2023 after he allegedly inappropriately touched a woman at a Kansas City dining establishment. Initially, he faced three counts of aggravated sexual battery in addition to one count of battery.
This January, the prosecution dropped the three charges of sexual battery.
Discover Patrick’s response to Jackson‘s legal troubles.
FAQs about Jackson Mahomes’ Probation Sentence
- What was Jackson Mahomes charged with?
He was charged with three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery. - What happened to the sexual battery charges against Jackson Mahomes?
The three sexual battery charges were dismissed in January. - What sentence did Jackson Mahomes receive?
He was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation after pleading no contest to a single misdemeanor count of battery. - Will Jackson Mahomes serve jail time?
No, as the judge suspended the potential 120-day jail sentence, opting for probation instead.
Conclusion
The case involving Jackson Mahomes has been resolved with a probation sentence, allowing him to avoid jail time. With the legal proceedings concluded and the desire to move on expressed by Jackson and his counsel, the focus now shifts to how he navigates his future post-sentence. The Mahomes family, known for their strong ties in the sports community, especially through Patrick’s NFL achievements, have dealt with this personal matter and are seemingly ready to put it behind them.