Assault charge against Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams dismissed

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams will no longer face a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from shoving a freelance photographer following a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2022. 

The case was dismissed by the prosecutor on June 5th, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Municipal Division confirmed to Fox News. 

Davante Adams, #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders, warms up prior to a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on January 7, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Chris Unger/Getty Images)

The dismissal was first reported by The Kansas City Star. 

RAIDERS' DAVANTE ADAMS FACING LAWSUIT FOR ALLEGEDLY PUSHING PHOTOGRAPHER AFTER GAME AGAINST CHIEFS

The incident occurred after the Raiders' 30-29 loss to the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 10th, when Adams pushed the man as he walked toward the locker room. 

According to court records obtained by Fox News Digital, Adams was cited for intentionally inflicting "bodily harm" upon the photographer, who suffered "whiplash and head ache." The report also cited a possible concussion for the photographer. 

Adams apologized to the individual on Twitter and in his press conference following the game. 

Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders stiff arms Darious Williams #31 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter of the game at TIAA Bank Field on November 06, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida.  (Eric Espada/Getty Images)

"Before I say anything, I want to apologize to the guy running off the field, and he ran and jumped in front of me," Adams said. "I'm coming off the field and I bumped into him and pushed him. I think he ended up on the ground,