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- Illinois Star Terrence Shannon Jr. Found Not Guilty Of Rape (newsbreak.com)
Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. has been cleared of all charges in his rape case, with the NBA hopeful being declared not guilty on Thursday.
The jury reached their verdict swiftly, deliberating for just a little over an hour before announcing their decision.
Following allegations of sexual misconduct during a September visit to Lawrence, Kansas, Shannon Jr. faced suspension from the Illinois basketball team after being accused of rape and sexual battery.
However, the courts overturned this suspension, allowing him to rejoin the team after a six-game absence.
From the outset, Shannon Jr. asserted his innocence, promptly turned himself in after the charges were made, and cooperated with the authorities during the investigation.
An emotional Shannon Jr. embraced his legal team and family members in the courtroom as the not guilty verdict was announced.
In Lawrence, there was a palpable emotional response as the verdict of not guilty was delivered for the former Illini star, Terrence Shannon Jr., with immediate reactions from his legal team, family, and friends captured.
Bret Beherns tweeted on June 13, 2024, about the emotional scene in the Kansas courtroom.
The Douglas County District Attorney’s office commended the bravery of sexual assault survivors coming forward and committed to continuing the pursuit of justice for survivors.
Now that the trial has concluded, Shannon Jr., who boasted an average of 23 points in his senior year, looks ahead to the NBA draft, set to take place in two weeks.
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