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Well-Known College Basketball Player Charged With Four Felony Counts- P.C. 243.4; P.C. 261; P.C. 290

By Walin & Klarich

A well-known starting forward for a college basketball team was charged with four felony counts alleging that he inappropriately touched two women without their consent. The star player is being charged with one count of sexual battery (P.C. 243.4) and three counts of rape. (P.C. 261) ? According to media sources, the basketball player is accused of holding two women against their will while he reached into their pants at an off-campus party on December 12, 2010. The starting forward made a court appearance on February 7th after he was charged and was accompanied by many of his fellow teammates. He was not required to enter a plea, and his initial court appearance was continued until March 7, 2011. He was freed on $5,000 bond. Under California Penal Code Section 243...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on February 08, 2011 (boomark / email).