Michael Jordan’s son, Marcus, has reached an agreement with prosecutors that will see his DUI case ultimately closed. The conditions include the 34-year-old having to write a letter of apology to one of the police officers who responded to the scene of his DUI crash, TMZ reported.
Marcus is said to have formally consented to a pretrial intervention contract in Orange County, Florida, on September 12. He signed the deal with the aim of making authorities wipe out the criminal charges brought against him.
Per the conditions of the deal, Marcus has to fulfil certain obligations within the space of 12 months. Marcus completing the obligations will see prosecutors filling a nolle prosequi on the three charges brougt against him in connection with the February 2025 incident.
As previously reported by Face2Face Africa, Marcus was charged with possession of ketamine, resisting officer without violence and DUI. Another condition of the deal includes Marcus agreeing to random drug testing. He is also required to donate $1,000, get an interlock device installed in his car, and complete 50 hours of community service. His apology letter to his arresting officer has to be in 250 words.
Marcus was initially arrested in connection with the incident in Florida and booked into the Orange County Jail in Orlando. A police report stated that two police officers spotted a blue Lamborghini SUV on train tracks in Maitland in the wee hours of February 4. One of the officers realized a part of the vehicle was on the tracks, while a portion of the tires were also sunk in the ground and repeatedly spinning, the report stated.
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The report also stated that the Seminole County Sheriff’s office informed Maitland police about that blue Lamborghini SUV matching the description of a vehicle that initially drove away when their officers pulled it over.
One of the Maitland officers smelled an alcoholic beverage after approaching the car window, the report stated, adding that Marcus continually said that he had failed to negotiate the right turn and wanted assistance with removing the stuck vehicle from the tracks. Besides failing to exactly pinpoint where he was, the report also stated that Marcus’ speech was slurred and his eyes were red and bloodshot.
During the encounter, police bodycam video recorded Marcus disclosing who his father was. “I’m Marcus Jordan. I’m Michael Jordan’s son. I’m not doing anything wrong,” Marcus is heard saying. “I’m just trying to get home, and I made a wrong turn.”
The report stated that the officers attempted to search Marcus, but he did not comply. He also tried to prevent the door of the squad car from being closed. A white powdery substance that was found in his possession was determined to be cocaine following a test, per the report.
The 34-year-old was taken to the Orange County Jail where he was detained. He spent some hours in custody and was released after he posted bail.
Following his arrest and subsequent release, Marcus took to social media to break his silence. In a post on his Instagram Stories on February 6, Marcus, 34, provided an update on what he had been up to after his release from custody and also expressed his gratitude for the concerns shown.
“I appreciate everyone reaching out,” he wrote. “I’m focusing on @trophyroomstore right now and won’t be making any comments on recent media stories and my personal life.” He added: “I sincerely appreciate your concerns & thank you for your kind understanding.”
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