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Breaking news via Andy Greder of the Pioneer Press:
News: Hennepin County Attorney's Office has decided not to press charges on the four #Gophers football players, who have been suspended.
— Andy Greder (@andygreder) October 3, 2016
The Hennepin County Attorney also released a short statement:
#Gophers football news... pic.twitter.com/ffyYhnkYmp
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) October 3, 2016
The lawyer for all four players also released a statement:
Statement from the four #Gophers players attorney following the news of no charges. pic.twitter.com/eDlaWTHgMB
— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsMN) October 3, 2016
As of now the players remain suspended. When/if that will change is something I’m sure we’ll hear more about in the coming days. We also do not know if there is/will be an internal University investigation into the players’ conduct or what a potential investigation might mean for their suspensions.
In other words, more to come.
UPDATE: The players’ attorney, Lee Hutton, has Tweeted the following concerning the reinstatement of his four clients:
I am very pleased that my clients will be back on the field enjoying what they love to do. #Gopherstrong
— Attorney, Lee Hutton (@LeeHuttonIII) October 3, 2016