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Report: Warrant issued for Alabama DB Deionte Thompson in connection to felony assault
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This is not the type of offseason news any football coach wants to hear. According to a report out of Texas, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson is being sought in connection with the beating of a man last month in Orange County.
According to Scott Eslinger of 12 News Now, a warrant for felony aggravated assault has been issued for four men, among them is Thompson. The incident, described as a “severe beating” by Eslinger, occurred March 18, 2017. Alabama students were on spring break during this time.
There may be more than meets the eye with this story, judging by a tweet sent out by Thompson’s father:
I understand that journalists have a job to do. Just wait until you hear the truth. Trust me, the key word in the case is ALABAMA
— Vester Thompson (@vnupe) April 14, 2017
Thompson played in 14 games last season, mostly on special teams, after redshirting in 2015. He was an Under Armour All-American and ranked as the No. 2 safety prospect in the nation coming out of high school in 2015.
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