Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, at a point one of the NFL’s brightest stars, has fallen into a pattern of struggle and bad life decisions that will baffle almost anyone. Despite his formidable talent, Johnson has a penchant for landing in the headlines far too often for reasons that have nothing to do with football.
Earlier today (June 10), Johnson was ordered to serve 30 days in jail for parole violation and would have avoided jail time if he didn’t joke around in court. Johnson’s knack for getting into trouble is a consistent punch line with the six-time Pro Bowler.
Hip-Hop Wired takes a look back on Ochocino’s history of struggle on the following pages.
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Johnson Sued For Lexus Giveaway Pump Fake
Johnson was named in a class action lawsuit in 2007 after a raffle at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Cincinnati promised to give away a Lexus, and other prizes. Johnson didn’t pony up the goods, and was ordered to pay $100,000 in a 2010 settlement with 30 ticket buyers.
The Name Change…And Back Again
Born Chad Javon Johnson, the quirky wide receiver legally changed his last name to Ochocinco in 2008 in a nod to a Hispanic Heritage Month stunt he pulled using his jersey number, 85. He changed his name back Johnson last summer in a bid to “reconnect with his former self.” Ok, then.
Johnson Hits Ex-Wife With Headbutt
The legal troubles of Chad Johnson took an epic turn when he headbutted Basketball Wives star amd ex-wife, Evelyn Lozada during an alleged argument. Johnson was arrested August 11, 2012 on a charge for domestic battery.
Miami Dolphins Say “No Mas” To Ochocinco
The same day of his domestic abuse arrest, the Miami Dolphins gave Johnson the pink slip.
Evelyn Lozada Gives Johnson The Martial Pink Slip
Just days after his arrest, and being cut from the Dolphins, Johnson’s wife decided to add to the pile on by filing for divorce August 14, 2012. The marriage was officially ended a month later.
Johnson Hit With A Year Of Probation
Because life stinks, Johnson pleaded no contest in the misdemeanor domestic battery with his ex-wife just two days after their divorce in September. The 35-year-old avoided jail time but was hit with a 1-year probation.
Johnson Makes A Dirty Flick With A Pair Of “Models”
Last December, a video clip of Johnson doing the dirty deed with two models was made public. Claiming his phone was hacked, the former player was able to get the flick removed from the Internets.
Johnson Claims A YMCMB Member Getting It On With Ex-Wife
Johnson let off an explosive Twitter rant back in March accusing his ex-wife of sleeping with a member of YMCMB. This happened just months after the pair reconciled at the end of December.
Johnson Hit With Arrest Warrant, Turns Himself In
On May 7, Johnson was served with an arrest warrant after failing to visit with probation officers in February and March. He also neglected to show proof of attending a class for domestic violence offenders. Johnson turned himself in and was arreested on May 20.
Johnson Gets 30 Days For Goofing Off In Court
Johnson lost big again after reaching a no jail time plea with a judge in his parole violation case earlier today (June 10). Johnson angered the judge by playfully slapping his attorney on the butt, which landed him 30 days in jail, an additional three months of probation and 25 hours of community service.
