Tony Ferguson’s DUI charge dismissed, gets probation on plea

The courtroom case involving longtime UFC star Tony Ferguson has reached a decision.

Monday, Decide Shannon Ok. Cooley, of Superior Court docket of Los Angeles County (Calif.), dominated on a plea deal reached by the prosecution and protection, in accordance with on-line courtroom information.

A misdemeanor DUI cost in opposition to Ferguson was dismissed by the courtroom. In flip, Ferguson pleaded nolo contendere to at least one misdemeanor cost of moist reckless driving upon a freeway. In consequence, Ferguson will probably be required to serve one yr of probation.

Circumstances of probation embrace not driving after ingesting alcohol in any measurable quantity and paying restitution to the sufferer, amongst different phrases.

Ferguson, 39, was arrested and booked into jail within the early morning hours of Could 7 after he allegedly crashed his truck into two vehicles parked exterior a nightclub in Hollywood, Calif. There have been no accidents, in accordance with a police spokesperson. Ferguson beforehand pleaded not responsible.

Ferguson is slated to make his return in a highly-anticipated Dec. 15 bout vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 in Las Vegas.