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Following the arrest, a decision was made regarding the status of Georgia football receiver Colbie Young

Following the arrest, a decision was made regarding the status of Georgia football receiver Colbie Young

Georgia football receiver Colbie Young is suspended indefinitely, coach Kirby Smart said Wednesday, a day after the Miami transfer was arrested.

Young was jailed and then released on bail on charges of assaulting an unborn child and assault in an incident with a woman who described herself to police as an ex-girlfriend.

Smart said he met with Young Wednesday morning.

“He has been suspended indefinitely until this legal matter is resolved,” Smart said. “We can’t comment on the details, but we had a good meeting with him this morning.”

The plaintiff had a bruise and discoloration on the underside of her chest where it meets her stomach and redness on her right flank, police said in an incident report. The woman told police that Young picked her up in his apartment and squeezed her torso and abdomen very hard.

Young told police he didn't grab the accuser.

“We are committed to continuing to educate our players and doing our best to ensure they understand the seriousness of these incidents,” Smart said. “It's very unfortunate, but we want to take responsibility in decision-making off the field and of course this is a really difficult situation.”

Kim Stephens, Young's attorney, said in a statement that Young was arrested “after he asked his ex-girlfriend to leave his apartment.” He did not make any physical contact with her that would even be considered a criminal offense could. I expect that Mr. Young will be fully exonerated once our investigation is complete and the truth emerges.”

Young had 11 catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns in his first season with the Bulldogs.

This article originally appeared on the Athens Banner-Herald: Georgia football receiver Colbie Young suspended after arrest

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