Former University of Southern California defensive again Joshua Jackson Jr. was arrested and charged with three counts of rape relationship again to 2020, with the most recent incident having allegedly taken place in March, legislation enforcement and officers stated Wednesday.
Jackson, who entered the switch portal in April after not enjoying for USC final season, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one felony depend of forcible sexual penetration and three felony counts of forcible rape, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office stated in a information launch.
Stanford’s Elijah Higgins falls into the tip zone after his catch in opposition to USC defender Joshua Jackson Jr. through the second quarter of their recreation at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 11, 2021. (Harry How/Getty Images)
“Sexual assault is a heinous crime that cannot be tolerated,” District Attorney George Gascon stated.
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“These brave women made the difficult decision to come forward and report their assault, now it’s our turn to ensure that justice is done. We will do everything we can to hold the person responsible accountable for his actions.”
According to the district legal professional, Jackson is accused of raping a UCLA scholar at his house between June 1 and Sept. 1, 2020. He can also be charged with raping a classmate at her USC house in March of this 12 months.
USC cornerback Joshua Jackson Jr. leaves the sector after the spring recreation at Los Angeles Coliseum on April 17, 2021. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
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The Los Angeles Police Department additionally issued an announcement Wednesday, figuring out a 3rd sufferer in San Diego.
“It is believed Jackson was involved in additional unreported sexual assaults,” the LAPD added.
USC cornerback Joshua Jackson Jr. narrowly misses an interception throughout a recreation in opposition to San Jose State at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 4, 2021. (Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Images)
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Authorities stated Jackson is being held on $1.4 million bail. He is predicted to be arraigned quickly.
Jackson began two video games through the 2021 season below interim head coach Donte Williams.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.