Georgia WR returns to practice after suspension and arrest

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Colbie Young He was arrested on October 8. Athens Clarke-County police arrested Young on misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on an unborn child. He was later released on $1,000 bond. As a result, Young was suspended indefinitely ahead of the Mississippi State game.

Young is returning to his studies at UGA after Georgia’s Office of Equal Opportunity cleared him.

“We hope and expect that prosecutors will follow the lead of the Title IX office and dismiss the charges against Mr. Young in the very near future,” Young’s attorney Kim Stephens said.

Young, a Miami transfer, has 11 receptions for 149 yards and two touchdowns this season and is one of Georgia’s top red zone targets. Young hasn’t played since the Auburn game.

“I requested that the charges against Colbie Young be dismissed because the information contained in the police report was distorted and did not accurately reflect what happened on October 8th,” Young’s ex-girlfriend said. reportedly sought charges will be dropped with a statement.

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said in his final comment about Young, “The legal process needs to play itself out before we can do anything.” Smart is expected to comment further on the situation at his weekly press conference on Tuesday.

Georgia’s next game Georgia Technology On Friday, November 29th.

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