ATHENS, Ga. — The University of Georgia football player who was arrested Friday on multiple charges, including child cruelty, has been suspended indefinitely, a team source told Channel 2′s Alison Mastrangelo.
Senior wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was taken into custody by Athens-Clarke County police just after 1:30 a.m. on Friday.
Police said they were called to a domestic violence incident on Mill Creek Way. The exact details of the incident leading to Thomas’ arrest have not been released.
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Last January, Thomas was arrested and charged with false imprisonment and battery family violence. A few months later, his charges were dismissed.
Thomas spent the first two seasons of his college career at Mississippi State before transferring to UGA before the 2023 season.
This is a developing story. Stay with Channel 2 Action News as we bring you the latest.
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