"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.