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SevenMichigan Statefootball players have been criminally charged followingan Oct. 29 incidentthat left players from rival school, the University of Michigan, injured, ESPN and theAssociated Pressreported.
The incident involved multiple Michigan State players as they surrounded and then allegedly kicked, and punched Michigan defensive backs Gemon Green and Ja’Den McBurrows in the team’s tunnel after the game.
Michigan State’s defensive back Khary Crump was charged with felonious assault, according toESPN. Video of the attack shows Crump striking Green with a helmet, which ultimately left him concussed,ESPNreported.
University ofMichigan President Santa J. Onopraised the county prosecutor’s office for their “thoughtful” and “deliberate approach” in investigating the assault, in a statement to ESPN.
Ono continued: “We also want to express our concern for all the players involved, especially those who were injured. The University of Michigan will continue to cooperate fully with any additional reviews of this matter.”
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“On behalf of Michigan State University, my heartfelt apology to the University of Michigan and the student-athletes who were injured,” he wrote. “There is no provocation that could justify the behavior we are seeing on the videos. Rivalries can be intense, but should never be violent.”
After the game, Michigan coachJim Harbaughcalled the incident an “assault.” The Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security also stressed how “seriously” the department reviews “situations like these and the safety of the community.”
source: people.com
