THE SIDELINES : Illini Jones Charged in Fight
Illinois basketball player Rodney Jones was arrested today after a fight at a fast-food restaurant in which police said a security guard was beaten.
The 6-foot-8 senior center was arrested and charged with aggravated battery about 30 minutes after the incident.
The police said the beating of the 31-year-old security guard, who sustained cuts and bruises on his head and face, apparently followed an argument between rival teams in town for the Prairie State Games.
Police said about 30 people were involved in the fight at Hardee’s restaurant on West Bradley Avenue.
Officers said four witnesses identified Jones as the person who was hitting the guard with a nightstick. The guard was treated at a hospital and released.
Jones was the only person arrested.
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