Florida prosecutor drops trespassing charge against Vikings WR Jordan Addison

Cbssports reports that Florida state attorney Susan Lopez dismissed the misdemeanor trespassing charge against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, Hillsborough County court records state. The charge stemmed from an early-morning Jan. 12 incident at Noodle Bar at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, when security asked Addison to leave the premises several times and he did not comply, according to the police report.

Seminole County police were dispatched at 3:42 a.m. ET; the report says Addison, who "repeatedly had to be redirected towards the front exit," was arrested four minutes later. He was booked at 7:33 a.m. and released from custody at 2:40 p.m. after posting a $500 cash bond. Lopez dismissed the charge Tuesday and directed the sheriff's office to release the $500 bond.

Addison's attorney, Brian Pakett, said in a statement, "We are thrilled we were able to bring the truth to light quickly," and added that Addison "did nothing legally wrong." It is unclear whether Addison or his representatives will pursue further legal action; his agent, Tim Younger, said last week he was considering filing a civil lawsuit for false arrest, according to ESPN.

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