Jim JonesThe wild royal rumble at the airport caused a lot of bumps and bruises, but it won’t leave a blemish on anyone’s criminal record – no one involved wants to press charges, and the police support Jim’s version of events.
TMZ Hip Hop broke the story… the Dipset rapper ended up in one 2v1 combat on an escalator at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and the scene resembled a WWE brawl outside the ring!!!
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According to the police report, Jones told officers the altercation began when he stood up to retrieve his belongings from the first-class baggage compartment as the plane landed, but before it came to a complete stop. He claims this caused a fellow passenger to James Dos Santosto confront him and poke him in the chest.
Jim says he grabbed Dos Santos by the arm, gave him a stern warning, and Dos Santos quickly apologized.
However, Jim told the police another man: Alexander LekhtHe also joined in by shouting at him from another place. Apparently officers were called to the gate, but Jim refused to report the incident and made his way to baggage claim.
According to the report, Lekht continued to stalk Jim, angering him and attempting to make him flinch with a sudden movement… to which Jim did not respond.
As they entered the escalator, the machinations continued – according to the report, Lekht made a “second jerking movement” toward Jim, causing the Harlemite to grab Lekht and hold him until officers could arrive on the scene.
However, the video shows that the arrest only occurred after Jim picked Lekht up and threw him down the escalator.
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Jones says Lekht then started throwing wild punches, and when he turned around he found Dos Santos throwing punches at him too – all corroborated in our video of the fight.
Police say airport surveillance video confirms what Jim told them about the incident.
Another man, 94 years old James Jackson was caught in the tornado and had to be transported to Broward General Hospital for leg pain.
Police say Lekht suffered bloody cuts to his head when he hit the escalator and was also taken to the hospital.
Jim came out with purple bruises under his right eye, and even though the video shows the other guys started it all, he had no interest in pressing charges.
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In the pictures he later posted in Miami, JJ appeared completely unfazed.
All that time in the gym paid off when he needed it most!!!