Davante Adams is officially in trouble with the law for shoving a cameraman.
On Monday night, a frustrated Adams was caught on video shoving a cameraman to the ground while walking off the field.
Loool Davante Adams shoving people pic.twitter.com/ZSR0z365Gw
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) October 11, 2022
The cameraman would later complain to police that he was assaulted by Adams.
The photographer shoved to the ground by Davante Adams after the Raiders-Chiefs "MNF" game has officially filed a police report against the NFL superstar, via @TMZhttps://t.co/v9kSVrOJfL
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 11, 2022
On Wednesday, Adams was officially charged with assault after the man complained of having a possible concussion.
Kansas City police have charged #Raiders WR Davante Adams with assault. The man who Adams pushed cited whiplash, headache and a possible concussion as his injuries. Court date set for November 10. https://t.co/QFXqoTgQjC
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) October 12, 2022
Adams is reportedly facing up to 180 days in jail if convicted.
Point of clarity on #Raiders WR Davante Adams: He has been charged with a city ordinance violation, which is a little lower than a state misdemeanor assault charge, per the prosecutor's office. It carries a fine of $250 to $1K or up to 180 days in jail or both.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 12, 2022
The cameraman has hired an attorney and is exploring further legal options according to his lawyer.