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New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Quinnen Williams was called for a face mask on the play. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Quinnen Williams was called for a face mask on the play. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo/Associated Press

Jets DL Quinnen Williams' Felony Weapons Charges Dismissed

Tyler ConwayOct 5, 2020

Authorities dropped felony weapons charges against New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, his attorney said Monday.

"As we said from the outset, this matter has been resolved with no criminal chargesโ€”this case was nothing more than a technical issue with the storing of the firearm which is why the government gave Mr. Williams nothing more than a ticket,"ย Alex Spiros said in a statement to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.ย 

Williams was arrested on a criminal possession of a weapon charge March 5 afterย attemptingย to board a plane with his handgun. He has a permit for the gun in the state of Alabama but was arrested atย LaGuardia Airport in New York, where the gun was not registered.

Only authorized officials are allowed to carry guns onto planes. Weapons must be checked and properly stored during the flight.ย 

Spiros did not say what fine Williams paid in order to avoid charges.

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