Updates on Adam Anderson Accusations
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UPDATE: The Athens Banner-Herald was first to report Friday that Adam Anderson's attorney has asked for UGA to “to reconsider suspension that followed rape allegation.”
ATHENS - A police report dated Friday, October 29, 2021 accuses UGA linebacker Adam Anderson of rape, which he denies.
The two-page police report says the alleged incident took place at a residence in the north part of Athens between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM Friday morning - the day before the Bulldogs played Florida in Jacksonville.
The police report states:
“The victim stated that she went to a residence after having some drinks and awoke to the suspect penetrating her while she was lying (in) bed. She stated that it was nonconsensual, and that she was able to leave.”
ACC police Lt. Shaun Barnett told the Athens Banner-Herald Thursday that the alleged incident is under investigation.
“It’s still open and still under investigation,” he told the outlet. “It’s depending on how the investigation plays out that will determine that.”
Steve Sadow, Anderson's attorney, released a statement to the Banner-Herald on behalf of Anderson later Thursday night.
“Adam denies in the strongest terms possible the unfounded and unsupported allegations of sexual misconduct," Sadow’s statment said. "He has been notified of the allegations made to the police and to the UGA Equal Opportunity Office (EOO), and has come to learn that the complainant has already apparently made inconsistent claims - that she was “unconscious” during the conduct to the EOO but “awoke” from sleep by the conduct to the police. In the interest of justice and fairness, Adam hopes and prays the UGA community and the public keep an open mind and not prejudge him based on inconsistent, unsubstantiated and baseless accusations.”
ESPN reported Thursday night that Anderson had been indefinitely suspended, citing sources.
Athens-Clarke County jail records show that as of 6 PM EST on Thursday Anderson has not been arrested in the last seven days. It is unclear if Anderson has been with UGA’s football team this week. Dawgs 247 reported Thursday that Anderson did not practice with the team that day.
Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart released this statement on Thursday night:
“We are aware of the report, and we don’t comment on law enforcement matters, but I’ve been clear about the high standards we have for our student-athletes on and off the field. I will be working closely with our administration to ensure we cooperate fully with all law enforcement and campus protocols. “
The Bulldogs are set to play Missouri on Saturday.
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