Grand jury indicts ex-UGA linebacker Adam Anderson on rape charge

ATHENS, Ga. — A grand jury on Tuesday indicted a former University of Georgia linebacker on a rape charge.

The indictment stems from Adam Anderson’s arrest in November. Anderson will have an arraignment hearing for the charge in June.

A woman told officers that the alleged rape happened the morning of Oct. 29 at Anderson’s home.

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According to the police report, a woman said she went to his home to have some drinks. She told police she fell asleep and then later woke up to the 22-year-old assaulting her.

She said the incident was non-consensual and made a report with the police department later that day.

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Anderson played in Georgia’s 34-7 victory over Florida on Oct. 30, the day after the rape allegation was made. The team traveled to Jacksonville on the evening of Oct. 29.

Anderson turned himself in to police in November.

“Adam voluntarily surrendered to the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday evening, November 10. Adam is innocent of the charge brought against him and intends to vigorously defend himself in court. He will seek release on bond. Once again, Adam hopes and prays that the UGA community and the public keep an open mind and afford him the presumption of innocence that the law demands.”

Anderson was suspended from the team following the allegations. He was expected to be a first-round pick during the NFL Draft.

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UGA’s Adam Anderson turns himself in to police after being charged with rape

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