Dillon Brooks Pleads Guilty to Criminal Speeding
Phoenix Suns player Dillon Brooks has pleaded guilty to criminal speeding in connection with a January 2026 incident where he was clocked driving 85 mph in a 45 mph zone. A charge of reckless driving was dismissed.
Phoenix, AZ, November 9, 2026 — Phoenix Suns player Dillon Brooks has entered a guilty plea to a charge of criminal speeding. The plea stems from an incident that occurred in January 2026.
According to reports, Brooks was cited for driving 85 miles per hour in a zone with a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour. This significant difference between his speed and the legal limit led to the criminal speeding charge.
During proceedings related to the incident, a separate charge of reckless driving that had been filed against Brooks was dismissed. The specifics leading to the dismissal of the reckless driving charge were not detailed.
The legal proceedings have concluded with the guilty plea for the speeding offense. No further details regarding potential penalties or sentencing were provided in the available information.
Brooks, a prominent player for the Phoenix Suns, has faced legal matters in the past. This case specifically addresses the January 2026 traffic stop and subsequent plea.
Story summarized from the original created by David Baker on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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