EHS standout arrested for rape allegation
Kyle Wiese, Alestle News Reporter
Issue date: 4/10/07 Section: Sports
Edwardsville High School alum E.J. Jones was arrested and released on rape allegations following an incident that occurred late April 3 at the University Village apartments on the University of Minnesota campus.
An 18-year-old woman reported the incident Friday to the UM Police Department.
Jones is now a member of the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team and a sophomore at the university.
Jones graduated from Edwardsville High School in 2005 and was selected by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as the 2005 Greater Metro Player of the Year.
University of Minnesota Head Football Coach Tim Brewster released a statement Friday April 6 after learning of the incident.
"Obviously, this is disappointing news for any coach to receive," Brewster said. "There is an on-going investigation and we will cooperate fully with law enforcement on this matter."
Brewster has suspended Jones as well as his teammates Alex Daniels and Keith Massey for the incident.
During his senior season at Edwardsville High, Jones rushed for 2,066 yards on 249 carries and ran for 23 touchdowns.
Calls placed to Edwardsville School District Superintendent Ed Hightower and Edwardsville High School Football Coach Tim Dougherty were not immediately returned.
An 18-year-old woman reported the incident Friday to the UM Police Department.
Jones is now a member of the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team and a sophomore at the university.
Jones graduated from Edwardsville High School in 2005 and was selected by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as the 2005 Greater Metro Player of the Year.
University of Minnesota Head Football Coach Tim Brewster released a statement Friday April 6 after learning of the incident.
"Obviously, this is disappointing news for any coach to receive," Brewster said. "There is an on-going investigation and we will cooperate fully with law enforcement on this matter."
Brewster has suspended Jones as well as his teammates Alex Daniels and Keith Massey for the incident.
During his senior season at Edwardsville High, Jones rushed for 2,066 yards on 249 carries and ran for 23 touchdowns.
Calls placed to Edwardsville School District Superintendent Ed Hightower and Edwardsville High School Football Coach Tim Dougherty were not immediately returned.
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mike
posted 4/12/07 @ 8:34 PM EST
if he was white like the duke lacrosse players he wouldnt be in this mess.
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