Current:Home > reviewsProsecutors ask judge to toss sexual battery charges against Jackson Mahomes -VitalWealth Strategies
Prosecutors ask judge to toss sexual battery charges against Jackson Mahomes
View
Date:2025-04-14 02:43:50
Prosecutors have filed a motion asking a judge to dismiss felony sexual assault charges against Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
According to court documents obtained by USA TODAY, the Johnson County District Attorney's Office said the alleged victim in the case is refusing to cooperate with prosecutors.
"The State is not seeking a continuance to continue to serve (the alleged victim) when she has made her lack of cooperation abundantly clear," according to the prosecution's motion to dismiss filed Tuesday.
In addition, an affidavit signed by the alleged victim in November shows the woman "never contacted law enforcement when the alleged acts occurred" and planned to invoke her Fifth Amendment privileges in the case.
"I will not cooperate with the State of Kansas in prosecuting the matter before the Court," the affidavit reads.
Popular spots to live include Kansas:Zillow's top 10 most popular markets of 2023 shows swing to the East
The allegations against Jackson Mahomes
A social media influencer, Mahomes was arrested in May in Kansas and charged with one count of misdemeanor battery and three counts of aggravated sexual battery.
The arrest came two months after police confirmed the 23-year-old was the subject of an investigation for two separate incidents that occurred on Feb. 25 at Aspens Restaurant and Lounge in Overland Park, a suburb of Kansas City.
Mahomes allegedly forcibly kissed the 40-year-old owner and shoved a 19-year-old waiter more than once, the owner and waiter told the Kansas City Star.
He remained free Wednesday after posting a $100,000 bond following his arrest last spring.
Chiefs at Chargers:Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 18 game
Gag order in place
Brandon Davies, an attorney for Mahomes, previously said the court has prohibited Mahomes and his lawyers from commenting on the case.
Mahomes has more than 1.1 million followers on TikTok, more than 250,000 on Instagram and has been a consistent presence around his Super Bowl champion brother.
Online court records show Mahomes is slated to appear in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing on all four charges.
Contributing: Chris Bumbaca.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.
veryGood! (54566)
Related
- Family of explorer who died in the Titan sub implosion seeks $50M-plus in wrongful death lawsuit
- Man suspected of dismembering body in Florida dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound
- Man pleads to 3rd-degree murder, gets 24 to 40 years in 2016 slaying of 81-year-old store owner
- Officials in Texas investigating the death of a horse killed and dumped on Thanksgiving
- Giants, Lions fined $200K for fights in training camp joint practices
- College football Week 13 winners and losers: Michigan again gets best of Ohio State
- Man celebrates with his dogs after winning $500,000 from Virginia Lottery scratch-off
- Beyoncé Sparkles in Silver Versace Gown at Renaissance Film Premiere
- Illinois Gov. Pritzker calls for sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey shooting
- This week on Sunday Morning (November 26)
Ranking
- Michigan lawmaker who was arrested in June loses reelection bid in Republican primary
- Watch: Alabama beats Auburn behind miracle 31-yard touchdown on fourth-and-goal
- AP Top 25: No. 3 Washington, No. 5 Oregon move up, give Pac-12 2 in top 5 for 1st time since 2016
- Syria says an Israeli airstrike hit the Damascus airport and put it out of service
- Sonya Massey's family keeps eyes on 'full justice' one month after shooting
- Beyoncé Sparkles in Silver Versace Gown at Renaissance Film Premiere
- Black Women Face Disproportionate Risks From Largely Unregulated Toxic Substances in Beauty and Personal Care Products
- Rosalynn Carter tributes will highlight her reach as first lady, humanitarian and small-town Baptist
Recommendation
Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy
China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
The best Super Mario Bros. games, including 'Wonder,' 'RPG,' definitively ranked
Eva Mendes Shares Message of Gratitude to Olympics for Keeping Her and Ryan Gosling's Kids Private
Rosalynn Carter tributes will highlight her reach as first lady, humanitarian and small-town Baptist
Irregular meals, benches as beds. As hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emerge
Here's how much shoppers plan to spend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday