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Charges will not be filed against Tennessee wide receiver Von Pearson, stemming from an April incident involving a 19 year-old woman.
“There is insufficient evidence to sustain a criminal investigation,” district attorney Charme P. Allen said in a statement.
“On the morning of April 24, 2015, the Knoxville Police Department opened an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault that reportedly occurred at an apartment complex in Fort Sanders,” the statement said. “Von Pearson eventually emerged as a potential suspect during the police investigation. The police department’s investigation is complete, and I have reviewed the entire investigation file to determine if a criminal investigation is appropriate.
“After a thorough review of the investigation, I have determined that there is insufficient evidence to sustain a criminal prosecution against Von Pearson. Mr. Pearson will not be criminally charged as a result of the accusation made against him on April 24, 2015.”
Pearson has been suspended by the team since April while legal matters were being settled.
In 2014, Pearson ranked second on the team with 38 receptions and 393 receiving yards and led the team with five touchdown receptions.
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
