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Georgia football player Colbie Young pleads not guilty to assault charges

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  December 11, 2024 7:35am EST
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The Brief

    • Colbie Young Pleads Not Guilty: University of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has entered a not-guilty plea to charges of battery and assault on an unborn child following an alleged incident with his ex-girlfriend in October.
    • Victim Retracts Statements: The alleged victim, who initially claimed Young tried to harm her and caused visible injuries, has since retracted her statements, asserting that Young did not commit any act of violence against her or her unborn child.
    • Case Moves Forward: Despite the retraction and the victim's requests to drop the charges, the case remains active, with Young's next court date set for May.

ATHENS, Ga. - University of Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young has pleaded not guilty to charges of battery and assault on an unborn child, according to Dawg Nation. The senior from Binghamton, New York, was arrested on Oct. 8 and charged with two counts of battery and one count of assault related to an incident with his ex-girlfriend.

According to the arrest report, Young allegedly grabbed the woman, squeezing her torso and abdomen "very hard" as she tried to leave his apartment during an argument. Police noted visible injuries on the woman, including bruising and discoloration on her chest and redness on her flank. She was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation.

Initially, the woman told officers she believed Young was attempting to harm her. However, she has since retracted her statements. In an affidavit, she clarified, "I expressly retract any statements attributed to me that imply or state that Colbie Young attempted to cause any injury to my unborn child or me." She further asserted that Young did not hit, push, or harm her in any way.

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Despite the retraction, the charges against Young remain in place. The woman has claimed she has repeatedly asked the solicitor’s office to drop the case.

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According to Dawg Nation, Young will not be allowed to play for the Georgia Bulldogs because his charges have not been dismissed. He has been suspended indefinitely. 

Young, who had hoped the charges would be dismissed, maintains his innocence. His next court appearance is scheduled for May. 

The Source

  • Information for this story was obtained from Dawg Nation and previous reporting by FOX 5 Atlanta. 

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