Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Florida offensive lineman Carl Johnson is facing an allegation of multiple date-rapes.
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Johnson, a 6-7, 350-pound rising junior who is expected to start at tackle, was arrested Feb. 16 for violating a temporary restraining order filed by an ex-girlfriend, who claims Johnson date-raped her three times from September to November.
On Tuesday, Johnson had his hearing pushed back to April 7, at the request of his attorney.
The Orlando Sentinel, citing court documents, reported that the ex-girlfriend claimed to have experienced “regular” physical and emotional abuse, including shaking, biting and hitting, during her relationship with Johnson.
The petition also states Johnson said that a goal in life was “to shoot and kill someone.”
After being informed of the accusations, Johnson told the ex-girlfriend that he had plans to “go upstairs and get his gun.” When she told him he could go to jail, he said “I don’t care, at least it would be for something good.”
Florida coach Urban Meyer has not commented publicly on the case.
Florida lineman facing accusation of multiple date rapes | ajc.com
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