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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Big Ten Basketball Showdown: Domask Leads Illinois in Power Rankings Battle"

Despite the suspension of star wing Terrence Shannon Jr. due to a rape charge, Illinois basketball has shown resilience with back-to-back blowout wins, including a 96-66 victory over Northwestern. Marcus Domask stepped up with a stellar performance, contributing to the team's success and keeping their Big Ten title hopes alive. While it's uncertain if Illinois can maintain their performance level without Shannon, their recent wins, especially against a team that defeated Purdue, provide a reason for cautious optimism among Illini fans.

via CBS Sports|

##bigten #collegebasketball

sportscrime2 years ago•4 min saved

"Illinois Basketball's Terrence Shannon Jr. Suspended Amid Rape Charge, AD Addresses Social Media Revelation"

Illinois basketball star guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been charged with rape, potentially facing up to 54 years in prison if convicted. The University of Illinois was initially unaware of the severity of the allegations, having only been informed of an investigation into inappropriate touching. Despite this, Shannon continued to play and was promoted by the university until the arrest warrant was issued, leading to his indefinite suspension from the team. The university is now facing scrutiny for their handling of the situation prior to the formal charges. Shannon's future with the team depends on the outcome of a university conduct panel review and the legal process.

via Yahoo Sports|

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sports-legal-issues2 years ago•3 min saved

"Illinois Basketball's Terrence Shannon Jr. Suspended Amid Rape Charges"

Terrence Shannon Jr., a star player for the University of Illinois basketball team, has been charged with rape stemming from an incident in Kansas. The University's athletics director, Josh Whitman, stated that the school was unaware of the charges until they surfaced on social media. Shannon has been suspended from the team in accordance with university policy on sexual misconduct allegations. Despite the charges, Shannon's attorney has declared his client's innocence and intention to take the case to trial. Shannon is a key player for Illinois, leading the team in points and assists this season.

via WLS-TV|

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sports-legal-issues2 years ago•4 min saved

"Illinois Basketball's Terrence Shannon Jr. Suspended Amid Rape Charge, AD Whitman Responds"

Illinois senior guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been indefinitely suspended from the basketball team after being charged with rape, as announced by Athletic Director Josh Whitman. The incident allegedly occurred in September in Lawrence, Kansas, and the university was aware of the investigation but lacked detailed information until the arrest warrant was issued. Whitman emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of due process, stating that basketball must take a back seat in such situations. Shannon, who denies the charges, has traveled to Lawrence to post bail and intends to take his case to trial. The university's conduct panel will review the suspension and make a final decision.

via The Champaign Room|

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