Suspended Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson was booked at the Athens-Clarke County jail Wednesday night after being charged with raping a 2...
Suspended Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson was booked at the Athens-Clarke County jail Wednesday night after being charged with raping a 21-year-old woman as she slept.
Anderson's attorney, Steve Sadow, said in a statement released that Anderson 'voluntarily surrendered' at the Athens-Clarke County Sherriff's office. Jail records show Anderson was booked at 7:45pm.
'Adam is innocent of the charge brought against him and intends to vigorously defend himself in court,' Sadow said in the statement. '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.'
Suspended Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson was booked at the Athens-Clarke County jail Wednesday night after being charged with raping a 21-year-old woman as she slept
Anderson was suspended by Georgia last week while being investigated by Athens-Clarke County Police for the alleged rape.
After Sadow made an unsuccessful appeal for Anderson's suspension to be lifted as he was not yet charged, Anderson did not play in No. 1 Georgia's 43-6 win over Missouri last week and remains under suspension for Saturday's game at Tennessee.
According to an Athens-Clarke County Police incident report released last week, a 21-year-old woman reported the alleged rape October 29. According to the incident report, the woman said she went to an Athens residence on October 29 after having some drinks and woke up on a bed while Anderson was having sexual intercourse with her.
Anderson is a key player on Georgia's defense. He leads the team with five sacks and is tied for fifth with 32 tackles. He's also projected to be a first-round pick in next year's NFL Draft, according to several scouting websites
The woman told officers the sex was not consensual and that she was able to leave the residence.
As part of a statement he released on Thursday, Georgia coach Kirby Smart said '... we don't comment on law enforcement matters, but I've been clear about the high standards we have for our student-athletes on and off the field. I will be working closely with our administration to ensure we cooperate fully with all law enforcement and campus protocols.'
Anderson is a key player on Georgia's defense. He leads the team with five sacks and is tied for fifth with 32 tackles.
He's also projected to be a first-round pick in next year's NFL Draft, according to several scouting websites. ESPN, for instance, gave him an 86 rating out of 99, presumably because of his pass-rushing skills. This week, Bleacher Report predicted Anderson would be picked 16th overall by the Denver Broncos and replace departed fan favorite Von Miller.
'The Broncos now have a Von Miller-sized hole on the edge following their deal with the Los Angeles Rams,' said BR's Derrik Klassen. 'Anderson is rail-thin for an edge-rusher but plays with much better strength and leg drive through contact than you might expect.
'Pair that with his excellent speed and flexibility around the edge, and it is not too hard to see how Anderson could be productive despite his undersized build.'
As part of a statement he released on Thursday, Georgia coach Kirby Smart (pictured) said '... we don't comment on law enforcement matters, but I've been clear about the high standards we have for our student-athletes on and off the field. I will be working closely with our administration to ensure we cooperate fully with all law enforcement and campus protocols'
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