Overview
- Dashcam footage published Aug. 5 shows Samples backing his Ford F-150 into a parked Dodge Ram in Eugene and then driving away before the other driver followed and forced a stop.
- At the scene Samples initially resisted sharing license and insurance details and later told the driver he was “DeSean Jackson,” a false name he has called a joking response in statements to reporters.
- Police cited Samples for driving under the influence of intoxicants and reckless driving without placing him in custody or conducting a field sobriety test, and he has a municipal court appearance set for Aug. 25.
- Records and published messages show Samples allegedly offered money, increased the offer by text to $2,500 and offered tickets to discourage a report, and the crash victim and a passenger say they were injured and have hired attorneys.
- The University of Oregon issued a brief statement that it has taken appropriate action, Samples remains listed on the staff roster as fall camp begins, and the episode creates parallel criminal, civil and program-reputation questions to watch as the legal process unfolds.