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Former Gator Dante Fowler charged with three misdemeanors following July arrest
By Paul Harvey
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Dante Fowler could face jail time as a result of his arrest in July.
The former Gator was arrested in July after a physical confrontation with an unnamed man in St. Petersburg, Florida. Fowler has officially been charged with three misdemeanors and could face jail time if convicted.
Around the NFL reported the news on NFL.com.
“Fowler was formally charged Aug. 10 with battery, criminal mischief and petit theft in connection to his July 18 arrest in St. Petersburg, Florida. His arraignment in Clearwater, Florida, is scheduled for Sept. 11 — one day after the Jaguars’ regular-season opener against the Houston Texans.”
Fowler will now have to sit and wait to find out if jail time is in his future. Around the NFL indicated he may also receive punishment from the NFL for the incident:
“If convicted on all counts, Fowler could face up to a year in jail. He also is subject to possible discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy.”
Fowler was drafted third overall in 2015 by the Jacksonville Jaguars after posting 33 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks for the Gators. He has four sacks and 23 total tackles after appearing in 16 games for the Jaguars last season.
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
