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  • Jordan Addison Case Dismissed, as State Declines Prosecution

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    Posted on: January 21, 2026, 10:06h. 

    Last updated on: January 21, 2026, 10:16h.

    • A trespassing charge against Jordan Addison in Florida has been dismissed
    • The incident occurred at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

    Florida State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit Susan Lopez is declining to move forward with charges against NFL wide receiver Jordan Addison, who was arrested last week at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.

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    Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers CB Cam Hart during a game in Inglewood, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2025. Addison’s trespassing charge at a Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Florida has been dismissed. (Image: Shutterstock)

    On Tuesday, Lopez notified Addison and his attorneys that the first-degree misdemeanor trespassing charge against him was being withdrawn.

    Having reviewed the charge contained in the Criminal Report Affidavit and/or Notice to Appear, the State Attorney’s Office informs you that the charge contained therein is dismissed and prosecution is terminated as of this date and that the defendant need not appear for any further proceedings in this matter,” Lopez wrote.

    The state prosecutor also ordered that the $500 bond Addison paid be returned.

    As Casino.org reported, Addison, who plays for the Minnesota Vikings, was arrested at the Tampa tribal casino at 3:46 am on Monday, January 12, after he repeatedly refused to comply with orders to vacate the premises. Addison was released hours later after posting the $500 bond.

    Addison Issues Statement 

    Addison’s run-in with law enforcement in Florida wasn’t his first time in handcuffs.

    In July 2023, the now-23-year-old was arrested for reckless driving after being clocked driving at 140 miles per hour. A year later, the former Pitt and USC standout was arrested for DUI.

    Seminole Indian Police and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported in an affidavit that Addison failed to comply with orders to leave the casino’s Jubao Palace Noodle Bar, which stays open until 4 am. Upon being escorted out, police reported that Addison “repeatedly had to be redirected towards the front exit.”

    “The defendant was redirected … multiple times. The defendant was then taken into custody for trespass after warning,” wrote Officer Fluellen in the criminal report affidavit.

    State prosecutors, however, opted not to carry on with the trespassing charge. That was, of course, welcome news to Addison and his attorneys.

    On behalf of his agent and all of his people, we are very happy that we were able to get this thing brought to light quickly and that his name was not dragged through the mud anymore,” said Brian Pakett of West Palm Beach criminal defense group Pakett Law. “Jordan is a great kid, and he did nothing wrong throughout this entire incident. Any suggestions otherwise are frivolous.”

    Addison’s 2024 drunk driving arrest resulted in him serving a three-game suspension to start the 2025 NFL season. He finished the season with 42 catches for 610 yards and three touchdowns. Addison’s numbers were down significantly from 2024, when he caught 70 passes for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns.

    The Vikings finished 9-8 to miss the NFL Playoffs.

    State Prosecutor

    Lopez, a Republican, has served as the state’s attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit since August 2022. She’s the first female to hold the position.

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appointed Lopez to the role after suspending State Attorney Andrew Warren. Lopez won reelection last November with almost 53% of the Hillsborough County vote.  

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  • Vikings WR Justin Jefferson ‘had words’ with Jordan Addison over benching

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    The Minnesota Vikings didn’t have wide receiver Jordan Addison for the first quarter of their Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns, and it was because of his own doing.

    Head coach Kevin O’Connell held Addison out for the opening period on Sunday because the wideout skipped a walkthrough earlier in the week.

    “We’re always gonna keep a lot of those details in house, but I do think I wanna share with you guys [that] he missed a walkthrough this week,” O’Connell said during the postgame press conference. “And those types of things aren’t in alignment with our standards, and wanted to make sure he was held accountable for that.”

    Justin Jefferson, Addison’s superstar teammate and offensive captain, told reporters following the game that he “had words” with the third-year receiver over the incident.

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    “It’s just all about growing up and just being a part of the team and knowing the stakes,” Jefferson said. “I’ve just got to do better keeping him under my wing, and making sure he has his head on straight.”

    Addison missed the first three games of the year due to a suspension from the NFL for violating its substance abuse policy.

    For his part, Addison was contrite and addressed the team ahead of Sunday’s game in London.

    Read More: Vikings Cut Ties With 4,000-Yard QB on Eve of Browns Showdown in London

    “I thought he handled it professionally,” O’Connell continued. “He spoke with the team to let them know that whenever I gave him the opportunity to go in the game, they could count on him. And he makes the game-winning catch.”

    Addison finished the day with five receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown, which he scored with 25 seconds remaining in the game and served as the winning play in Minnesota’s 21-17 victory.

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  • Rising scores on 2-pointer, No. 20 Utah tops No. 7 USC 43-42

    Rising scores on 2-pointer, No. 20 Utah tops No. 7 USC 43-42

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    SALT LAKE CITY — Time was dwindling but the decision had already been made as Cameron Rising drove Utah down the field against previously unbeaten Southern California.

    “We were going to keep the ball in Cam’s hands,” Utes coach Kyle Whittingham said. “And if we score and time is close to expiring, we were going for 2, no question.”

    Rising threw for 415 yards, ran for three touchdowns and scampered up the middle for a go-ahead two-point conversion with 48 seconds left in No. 20 Utah’s 43-42 victory over the seventh-ranked Trojans on Saturday night.

    The Utes dedicated the game to Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe, former players who died within a year of each other. In the locker room after the game, the team presented the game ball to the fallen players’ mothers in a poignant moment. Both players wore jersey number 22.

    “We wanted to make sure we represented 22 well,” Rising said as the Utes had hand-painted portraits of Jordan and Lowe on their black helmets.

    Even when the Utes were down two touchdowns, Rising said his teammates never doubted.

    “We had an unwavering belief,” Rising said. “Having Ty and Aaron on your helmet made it that much easier to go.”

    Rising rushed a yard for a touchdown on fourth down to set up the deciding conversion.

    “Cam Rising is a competitor, warrior, you name it. He’s a champion,” Whittingham said.

    Caleb Williams threw for 381 yards and five touchdowns for Southern California (6-1, 4-1 Pac-12). Utah (5-2, 3-1) held the Trojans on their last-ditch drive, handing them their first loss as a record crowd of 53,609 shook Rice-Eccles Stadium and then flooded the field.

    “I’m going to be honest, I hate losing. I really, really, really, I hate it, simply,” a devastated Williams said. “So, yeah, I had a little emotion.”

    The Utes needed every one of Rising’s big plays with his legs and his arm during his career night. Rising, who was once committed to current USC coach Lincoln Riley when he was at Oklahoma, became the first Utah QB to throw for 400 yards since Brian Johnson had 417 against San Diego State in 2005.

    Dalton Kincaid had 16 catches for 234 yards, the most for a Ute since Carl Harry had 255 yards in 1988 and the most catches and yards receiving for a Utah tight end.

    “Cam made some really nice throws to him and he made some really phenomenal catches,” Riley said. “The yards that he had after the catch really, really hurt us.”

    Southern Cal’s Mario Williams had four catches for 145 yards and Jordan Addison had seven receptions for 106 yards before an ankle injury took him out of the game.

    Against an all-out blitz, Williams connected with Michael Jackson III, who stepped through a tackle for a 20-yard touchdown with 6:15 to play for a 42-35 lead. It was Jackson’s first catch of the season.

    The Trojans scored on their first three possessions of the game. The assault continued throughout the game but the Utah defense secured the victory after Rising’s heroics in the fourth quarter.

    “Their team is full of explosive players … but they have to play for four quarters and that showed the resiliency of our team,” Utah linebacker Karene Reid said of the final stop.

    Utah has won 23 of its last 24 home games, including a streak of 12 in a row.

    “That certainly had to be one of the most exciting games in Rice-Eccles history. What a performance by our football and it’s a really good team we beat, very talented and the quarterback’s tremendous,” Whittingham said.

    Addison, the 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner at Pittsburgh as the nation’s top receiver, had seven catches for 106 yards but hurt his ankle on a reverse in the third quarter.

    KINCAID STEPS IN

    Brant Kuithe was Utah’s focal point in the passing game but is out for the season with a knee injury. Kincaid stepped in with his historic game and the Utah offense didn’t miss a beat, even when the running game faltered.

    “He’s an absolute athlete, one of the best tight ends in the country and tough as nails,” Whittingham said.

    Rising said this game was a result of an instant connection when they both transferred to Utah in 2020 and the trust has grown each year.

    “He’s an easy guy to throw the ball to. When he touches the ball that often, he make plays, he extends them. He’s a player,” Rising said.

    THE TAKEAWAY

    Southern California: The Trojans were prolific on offense, but the defense couldn’t stop Rising, especially when it counted. Key penalties often stymied the Trojans when they had opportunities to take a commanding lead.

    Utah: Rising willed the Utes to the win but the defense was gashed by the Trojans. Utah defenders often took poor angles against USC’s speed. Utah turned almost exclusively to the passing game as the running game was stuffed, except for Rising’s power runs.

    POLL IMPLICATIONS

    Utah should rise but the Trojans shouldn’t fall far after the two teams went toe-to-toe for 60 minutes.

    UP NEXT

    Southern California: At Arizona on Oct. 29.

    Utah: At Washington State on Oct. 27.

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