Lady desires UGA WR Young’s charges dropped

• Mark Schlabach, ESPN

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The female associated with an altercation that resulted in the arrest and suspension of Georgia pass receiver Colbie Young last month has actually retracted her statement to cops and requested that all criminal charges versus him be dropped, according to an affidavit offered to ESPN on Wednesday by Young’s attorney.Young was jailed on

Oct. 8 on misdemeanor charges of battery and attack of a coming kid, according to Athens-Clarke County Prison records.According to an Athens-Clarke County Authorities event report obtained by ESPN, a 20-year-old female, who described herself as Young’s ex-girlfriend, informed authorities that she went to his home to discuss their relationship.When the conversation ended up being warmed after she discovered he was on the phone with another lady, the complainant said Young”got her left arm near her biceps and triceps and physically pulled her out of his space.”The woman stated Young was”using negative terms and being demeaning of her. “She stated Young returned to his space and locked the door.Editor’s Picks The female told authorities she began to collect her personal belongings when a buddy called her phone. When she responded to, the

lady told authorities,”Mr. Young came out and got her from behind. She said that he selected her up and began to squeeze her torso and abdomen extremely hard. She stated she seemed like [Young] was trying to harm her.”The law enforcement officer kept in mind in the report that he observed a bruise and discoloration on the bottom of the woman’s chest where it

fulfills the abdomen, and redness on her best side. The policeman carried the female to an Athens medical facility for treatment.In an affidavit launched Wednesday by Young’s lawyer, Kim Stephens, the woman stated the cops report was”inclined and does not precisely represent what happened on Oct.

8. “” I did go to Colbie’s apartment late at night to talk to him about our relationship and my pregnancy, “the lady said in the affidavit.”Colbie asked me to leave more than when while I was there. I did not leave until I ended up being upset with him and did not think our discussion was productive.” Colbie did not position his hands on me in any method during the discussion and argument that was improper or undesirable. He did not hit me. He did not press me.

He did not trigger any bruising or marks on me. He did not hurt me in any way.”According to the affidavit, the lady asked the Athens-Clarke County Solicitor General’s Office on Oct. 14 to dismiss the charges versus Young. The woman stated she made numerous subsequent requests to prosecutors ever since.”As obvious by the affidavit, Colbie Young did not commit any crime in this matter and all charges versus him should be dismissed instantly,”Stephens stated in a declaration to ESPN on Wednesday.

“Similarly, since the affidavit fully exonerates Mr. Young, the University of Georgia need to allow Mr. Young to go back to all team activities including participation in games.”The solicitor’s workplace did not instantly respond to ESPN’s request for remark late Wednesday.Stephens said he provided the female’s statement to the university and prosecutors.When reached by ESPN for remark Wednesday, Georgia athletic department spokesperson Steven Drummond reiterated that the case is a legal matter and the school would have no additional comment.Young was suspended from the

group by Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart the day after the incident.” He’s been suspended forever till this legal matter is dealt with, “Smart stated at the time.”We can’t actually comment any additional on the specifics of it, but I had a good meeting with him this morning. We’re committed to continuing to

educate our players and do the best task we can of making sure they understand the severe nature

of these events.”It’s really regrettable, however we wish to be accountable in decision-making on and off the field. This is clearly an actually difficult scenario.”Young, who played two seasons at Miami before moving to Georgia, had 11 catches for 149 lawns with 2 goals in the very first five games. He has actually remained the group’s past 3 games.