Roethlisberger Accuser Drops Out Of College, TMZ Reports
Posted: 7:37 am EST March 9, 2010Updated: 5:18 pm EST March 9, 2010
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. -- A woman accusing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback of sexual assault in Milledgeville, Ga., has dropped out of college, TMZ.com is reporting.The 20-year-old told police Roethlisberger, who had been out barhopping with friends, assaulted her early Friday morning at a night club. Roethlisberger has not been charged.According to sources, TMZ said the woman dropped out of Georgia College and State University over the weekend and went back to her family's home outside Atlanta.In the meantime, police said they want to interview Roethlisberger directly and get a DNA sample from him.Police said they're reviewing footage from security cameras at the night club.
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At a news conference on Monday, Milledgeville Police Chief Woodrow Blue said they're in the process of interviewing eight witnesses, one of them Roethlisberger."We've been talking with (Roethlisberger's) attorney and we plan to interview eight people and Ben Roethlisberger within two or three days," said Blue."The investigation is ongoing. It would be premature to make any announcement at this time," said Fred Bright, district attorney for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. "When the facts are in and a decision is made, we will let you know."Roethlisberger has hired Atlanta-based defense lawyer Ed Garland. Garland previously represented rapper T.I. on a federal weapons charge and star Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis in a murder case. More serious charges against Lewis were dropped and he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor obstruction of justice charge."The facts show that there was no criminal activity. No sexual assault occurred," Garland said in a statement Monday. "Ben is completely innocent of any crime."Garland said Roethlisberger is cooperating and that the investigation should end without a criminal charge.Roethlisberger is currently being sued in civil court by Andrea McNulty, who claims the quarterback raped her in 2008 at a Lake Tahoe hotel. The Steelers star denies those allegations and has asked for counter-damages.High profile sports lawyer Bob Del Greco has represented several Steelers players over the years; most recently kicker Jeff Reed.Channel 11 asked Del Greco what this new allegation means for Roethlisberger's future."He is now fighting sexual assault allegations on two coasts, on two fronts. That makes for a disturbing off season I would think," Del Greco said.
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Steelers' Roethlisberger Hires High-Powered AttorneyAt a news conference on Monday, Milledgeville Police Chief Woodrow Blue said they're in the process of interviewing eight witnesses, one of them Roethlisberger."We've been talking with (Roethlisberger's) attorney and we plan to interview eight people and Ben Roethlisberger within two or three days," said Blue."The investigation is ongoing. It would be premature to make any announcement at this time," said Fred Bright, district attorney for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit. "When the facts are in and a decision is made, we will let you know."Roethlisberger has hired Atlanta-based defense lawyer Ed Garland. Garland previously represented rapper T.I. on a federal weapons charge and star Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis in a murder case. More serious charges against Lewis were dropped and he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor obstruction of justice charge."The facts show that there was no criminal activity. No sexual assault occurred," Garland said in a statement Monday. "Ben is completely innocent of any crime."Garland said Roethlisberger is cooperating and that the investigation should end without a criminal charge.Roethlisberger is currently being sued in civil court by Andrea McNulty, who claims the quarterback raped her in 2008 at a Lake Tahoe hotel. The Steelers star denies those allegations and has asked for counter-damages.High profile sports lawyer Bob Del Greco has represented several Steelers players over the years; most recently kicker Jeff Reed.Channel 11 asked Del Greco what this new allegation means for Roethlisberger's future."He is now fighting sexual assault allegations on two coasts, on two fronts. That makes for a disturbing off season I would think," Del Greco said.
Previous Stories:
- March 8, 2010: Roethlisberger's Attorney: 'No Sexual Assault Occurred'
- March 8, 2010: Investigation Continues After Roethlisberger Accused Of Sex Assault
- November 11, 2009: Roethlisberger Talks Sex Suit, Poor Team Relations On ESPN
- October 26, 2009: New Court Document Filed By Attorney Of Big Ben's Accuser
- October 5, 2009: Harrah's Worker: I Was Fired Over Big Ben's Beef
- September 30, 2009: Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Suit Against Roethlisberger
- September 18, 2009: Roethlisberger's Lawyer: Rape Allegation Part Of Job Fears
- September 17, 2009: Big Ben's Lawyers Call For Sanctions
- September 15, 2009: Roethlisberger Lawsuit: 'Cold, Calculated Vengeance Of A Woman Scorned'
- September 10, 2009: Attorney Wants List Of Women Big Ben Has Had Sex With
- September 9, 2009: Roethlisberger's Lawyer: Settlement Offer 'Insulting'
- August 11, 2009: Big Ben's Lawyers Seek Change Of Venue In Sex Assault Case
- July 24, 2009: Big Ben Makes Statement, Calls Allegations 'Reckless'
- July 24, 2009: Body Language Expert Breaks Down Big Ben's Statement
- July 23, 2009: WPXI Speaks With Nevada Sheriff About Big Ben Lawsuit
- July 21, 2009: Private Eye Who Helped Bettis Discusses Big Ben Allegations
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