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Shocking bodycam footage shows arrest of billionaire Tyson Foods heir after passing out in stranger’s bed

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Published 16:23 19 Nov 2022 GMT

Shocking bodycam footage shows arrest of billionaire Tyson Foods heir after passing out in stranger’s bed

He was arrested on charges of trespass and public intoxication

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

Bodycam footage shows the moment Tyson Foods' heir, and newly appointed CFO, was arrested after he entered a woman’s home while drunk and fell asleep.

John R. Tyson, who is the great-grandson of Tyson Foods founder John W. Tyson, was arrested in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on November 6 after a woman, who did not know him, found him asleep in her bed at 2am. You can see the footage here:

Bodycam footage released by Fayetteville Police shows a disoriented Tyson being roused by cops.

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In the clip, one officer can be heard saying: “Mr. Tyson! John! Fayetteville Police Department, you're not in your house.

“I need you to wake up and talk to me before I drag you out of here butt naked.”

However, Tyson simply rolls over, makes a gesture with his hands, and pulls the blankets back up to his chin.

At this point, the officer warns: “You have two options, either one, you sit up and put your clothes on, or two, you go to jail just like you are right now.”

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When Tyson continued to ignore the cops, they whipped back the sheets and moved in to put him in handcuffs, while the billionaire tells them: “I’m going to sleep.”

He was arrested earlier this month.
Fayetteville Arkansas Police

Tyson was arrested on charges of public intoxication and trespassing.

It’s not clear how Tyson got into the woman’s home, but she told 911 call handlers that she didn’t know who he was and explained she may have left her door open accidentally.

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According to a report from the Fayetteville police, Tyson smelt strongly of alcohol at the time and wasn’t able to verbally respond.

The report also revealed that officers were able to identify him after finding his driving licence inside his clothes, which had been dumped at the bottom of the bed.

Tyson has since apologised for his actions; during a call with investors he said he took ‘full responsibility for his actions'.

Fayetteville Arkansas Police

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“I’m sure you have seen the news about the recent incident involving me,” he said.

“I’m embarrassed, and I want to let you know that I take full responsibility for my actions.

“This was an incident inconsistent with our company values as well as my personal values. I just wanted you guys to hear this directly from me and that I’m committed to making sure this never happens again.”

Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King said an independent panel was reviewing the arrest and what it might mean for Tyson and the company.

Featured Image Credit: Fayetteville Arkansas Police

Topics: US News, Crime

Claire Reid
Claire Reid

Claire is a journalist at UNILAD who, after dossing around for a few years, went to Liverpool John Moores University. She graduated with a degree in Journalism and a whole load of debt. When not writing words in exchange for money she is usually at home watching serial killer documentaries surrounded by cats.

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