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Ex-Miami Football Player Faces New Drug Charge in Jail
25 Jun
Summary
- Rashaun Jones, accused of murder, now faces drug charges.
- Suspected synthetic marijuana found on Jones in jail.
- Jones faces a new charge while awaiting a second murder trial.
Rashaun Jones, a former University of Miami football player, is facing an additional charge while awaiting trial for the murder of his former teammate Bryan Pata. The new accusation involves alleged possession of illegal drugs within the jail. This incident reportedly occurred more than two years ago, in March 2024.
During a jail search, a half-sheet and 17 torn sheets of paper, suspected to be synthetic marijuana, were discovered on Jones. The contraband was found in his shirt sleeve and waistband. Crime lab results confirmed the paper tested positive for ADB-BUTINACA, a compound found in synthetic marijuana.
This latest charge comes as Jones is preparing for his second trial for the 2006 murder of Bryan Pata. His lawyer stated they are reviewing the allegations, which stem from March 2024. Jones remains in custody, with a $2,500 bond set for the new charge.
