Illinois Star Terrence Shannon Jr. Found Not Guilty Of Rape

Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. has been discovered not responsible in his rape trial … with the NBA prospect being acquitted of all expenses on Thursday.

The choice was introduced minutes in the past … with the jury coming to its conclusion after simply over an hour of deliberation.

Shannon Jr. was accused of sexual misconduct following a visit to Lawrence, Kansas in September … and was suspended from the Illinois basketball group after being charged with rape and sexual battery.

The punishment was later overturned in courtroom … permitting him to return to the group after lacking six video games.

The potential draft choose maintained his innocence from the very starting … turning himself in shortly after the costs had been filed and cooperating with authorities all through the investigation.

Shannon Jr. was emotional as the decision was learn … hugging his authorized group and family members in courtroom.

The Douglas County District Legal professional’s workplace launched a press release on the information … saying, “It takes tremendous courage for a survivor of sexual assault to come forward. We will continue to pursue justice on behalf of survivors.”