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Jury trial of Illinois basketball player accused of raping woman at Lawrence bar set to begin Tuesday
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Attorneys selected 15 jurors on Monday to hear the case against an Illinois basketball player accused of raping an 18-year-old woman at a local bar in September.
Chicago native and Illini shooting guard Terrence Shannon Jr., 23, is facing a charge of rape for engaging in intercourse with a person who did not consent or who was overcome by force or fear, or, in the alternative, one count of aggravated sexual battery for touching a person over the age of 16 who did not consent under circumstances when the victim was overcome by force or fear.
Eight men and seven women, including two people of color, will decide the case against Shannon, who is Black. The woman who accused him is white. Twelve of the jurors will ultimately deliberate the case.
According to court documents, the incident occurred just after midnight Sept. 9 in the Martini Room of the Jayhawk Cafe (aka the Hawk), 1340 Ohio St. The woman told police she had been “groped and raped” by a man she later identified as Shannon, according to an affidavit detailing her interview with Lawrence police Detective Josh Leitner.
The woman told police that she and a friend had gone to the bar after the KU-Illinois football game that took place the evening of Sept. 8. In her interview, the woman said she and a friend were in the Martini Room, a basement area that sometimes operates as a kind of VIP room for KU athletes.
The woman said she and her friend were leaving the Martini Room when a man she didn’t know beckoned her. The affidavit indicates that the woman and her friend made their way back through the crowd to the man, who reportedly immediately grabbed the woman’s buttocks to pull her closer to him. He then allegedly “nearly immediately placed his finger under her underwear and inserted it into her vagina.”
The woman said the penetration lasted from five to 10 seconds, and the entire incident took no more than 30 seconds. The woman said she was not restrained in any way but was dumbfounded and unable to pull away from the man because of the tightly packed room.
She said she didn’t confront the man at the time and left the bar with her friend shortly thereafter.
The woman told police that Shannon was in the Martini Room with KU athletes whom she recognized. She said she identified Shannon through social media and an internet search. Court records state that phone records show the woman used her phone between 2:15 and 3:45 a.m. to search the KU football and basketball rosters, and then the Illinois basketball roster.
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After identifying Shannon on the Illini basketball roster, the woman told police she found an Instagram post showing a photo of Shannon at the KU football game on Sept. 8. He was identifiable because parts of his hair were dyed different colors, according to the woman.
The woman called the Lawrence Police Department to report the incident at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 9.
On Friday, defense attorney Tricia Bath of Leawood-based Bath & Edmonds P.A. made a successful motion to include information during the trial about a third-party incident they assert has relevance in the case.
The defense is expected to discuss details surrounding allegations against former KU basketball player Arterio Morris, who was accused of raping a woman in his McCarthy Hall room late last summer. The Douglas County District Attorney’s office dropped those charges in April citing insufficient evidence. However, an investigation into that case revealed an accusation against Morris for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman at The Hawk less than two weeks before the woman in Shannon’s case came forward.
No charges were filed against Morris in connection with the alleged incident at The Hawk. He was released from KU’s basketball program after being charged in the case that was later dropped.
Three KU basketball players are listed as potential witnesses in Shannon’s case. Senior center Hunter Dickinson, senior guard Kevin McCullar Jr., and sophomore guard Elmarko Jackson are listed among police, investigators, and health professionals that may be called to testify. Being listed as a witness does not necessarily mean that someone was an eyewitness to an incident, but rather that law enforcement believes they may have information related to an alleged crime.
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Shannon was arrested in December but remains out of custody after posting a $50,000 surety bond.
ESPN reported that Shannon missed six games before attorneys fought and won to have him reinstated to the Illini team in January. The team eventually played in the NCAA tournament. ESPN ranked Shannon among the top NBA prospects.
Douglas County Senior Assistant District Attorney Ricardo Leal and Assistant DA Samantha Foster took over the case on behalf of the prosecution within the past week because of scheduling issues with another trial. The defense team includes Bath and Chicago-based Mark Sutter of the Sutter Law Group.
Before dismissing the jury for the day, Douglas County District Judge Amy Hanley admonished jurors to abstain from all forms of media, explaining that higher profile cases including those involving athletes may have further reaching interest than most.
Opening statements in the trial are scheduled to begin Tuesday morning at 9 a.m.
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Resources for survivors
If you have experienced sexual violence or trauma, please seek the help that’s right for you. There are many options available, and you don’t have to file a police report if you don’t want to.
Get 24/7 help in Lawrence: The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center
- Call 785-843-8985 to reach an advocate, 24/7. (Consider saving that number in your phone in case you or someone you know ever needs it.)
- After an assault: What are my options? Check this page for detailed information about
- talking to an advocate,
- going to the hospital,
- making a police report,
- and/or talking to a counselor or therapist.
- On campus? Check this page for specific resources for the University of Kansas, Haskell Indian Nations University, Baker University, Ottawa University and more.
Resources on KU’s campus:
- Contact the CARE (Campus Assistance, Resource, and Education) Coordinator: Students can make an appointment by email, care@ku.edu, or by calling 785-864-9255. It’s free, confidential and voluntary to talk with the CARE Coordinator. All genders welcome. Read more here.
- Find more KU campus resources at this link. Specific information about sexual assault exams can be found here.
- Direct message KU CARE Sisters on Instagram. You don’t need to be affiliated with Greek Life to reach out and/or receive assistance. (Note: CARE Sisters provide peer support and education, but this is not a 24/7 service like others listed here.)
Domestic violence situations: The Willow Domestic Violence Center
- Reach the Willow for help 24/7 at 785-843-3333.
- Find more resources on the Willow’s website at this link.
More resources
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: Call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) for 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives that is culturally appropriate.
- National hotline: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text “START” to 88788, and/or visit thehotline.org to chat and learn more, 24/7.
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Illinois to consider new state flag as officials decide whether to change it: 'Evolving with the times'
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Illinois will accept submissions for a new state flag design after Labor Day as commissioners decide whether to change the flag.
The measure creating a 20-member Illinois Flag Commission (IFC), was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker last year. The commission is currently deciding whether to change the flag.
“History is living, breathing, and ever-evolving,” said Democratic state Sen. Doris Turner, a co-sponsor of the legislation that started this effort.
DOLTON, ILLINOIS MAYOR’S FORMER ASSISTANT TURNS ON HER OVER ‘UNETHICAL AND PREDATORY BEHAVIOR’
The measure creating a 20-member Illinois Flag Commission (IFC), was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker last year. The commission is currently deciding whether to change the flag. (AP Photo/John O’Connor)
In a statement, Turner said, “We need to ensure government is evolving with the times, so people are engaged and a part of what is going on across the State. To start the conversation, I led the initiative to create the Illinois Flag Commission….[It] is tasked with deciding whether the current State flag should be replaced with a redesigned State flag. We need a flag that truly represents Illinois – a state with a strong workforce, an agriculture champion, and so much more.”
Turner of Springfield and Democratic state Rep. Kam Buckner of Chicago created the legislation to allow officials to “evaluate if a new State flag would better represent the state’s diversity of urban, suburban and rural communities and inspire renewed state pride among Illinoisians,” the Illinois secretary of state’s office said in a press release.
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Illinois will accept submissions for a new state flag design after Labor Day as the commissioners decide whether to change the flag. (Fox News)
The IFC will select ten designs based on how they reflect the identity of Illinois. On January 1st, 2025, the commission will host an online public survey for residents to vote on their favorites and on whether to keep the current flag.
The development comes as several other states also have been redesigning their flags, including Utah, Mississippi, Michigan, and Maine.
Minnesota approved a change to its flag in January earlier this year.
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A final Minnesota flag design is on display Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 St. Paul, Minn. The new state flag should feature an eight-pointed North Star against a dark blue background shaped like the state, with a solid light blue field at the right, a special commission decided Monday as it picked a replacement for an older design that many Native Americans considered offensive. (Glen Stubbe /Star Tribune via AP)
Minnesota in May unveiled its flag to reflect its motto of being the North Star State. The flag replaced an old flag that pictured a Native American that some critics argued was racist.
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Similar to Illinois, Minnesota state officials formed a committee and allowed entries from members of the community before voting and ultimately adopting a new flag design in December that included two blue shapes with a white star.
Fox News’ Lawrence Richards contributed to this report.
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#25 Iowa vs. Illinois State FREE stream today: How to watch
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Big Ten college football is back, and one of the early prime games of the season is #25 Iowa hosting the Illinois State Redbirds out of the Missouri Valley Conference today. Kickoff is slated for noon Eastern on the Big Ten Network.
If you don’t have cable but would like to watch college football, you can utilize free streams from Fubo, DirecTV Stream. Each offer a free trial to new users. Sling has promotional offers as well.
Iowa is coming off a heck of a season, specifically their third season with 10 wins in the last five seasons. The Hawkeyes ranked as high as No. 16 last season, and ended their season with a loss in the Citrus Bowl to Tennessee.
Illinois State comes into the season off back-to-back 6-5 seasons, and will suit up vs. Iowa without head coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr, due to them serving self-imposed one-game suspensions due to a recruiting violation.
Here’s more details on how you can watch today’s matchup.
What: #25 Iowa vs. Illinois State
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Where: Kinnick Stadium | Iowa City, Iowa
Channel: BTN (Big Ten Network)
Best Streaming Options: FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial). Sling (half off first month)
Channel finder if you have cable: Verizon Fios, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.
Here is more background ahead of the Iowa-Illinois State game from the Associated Press:
Series record: Iowa leads 1-0.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Iowa got all it could handle the last time it played an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision, winning 7-3 over South Dakota State in the 2022 opener. The Hawkeyes will be without coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr. They’ll serve self-imposed one-game suspensions for committing a recruiting violation. Seth Wallace will be acting head coach. The Redbirds last played a Big Ten opponent in 2022, losing 38-0 at Wisconsin.
KEY MATCHUP
Iowa fans get their first look at the offense under new coordinator Tim Lester, who takes over for the fired Brian Ferentz after the Hawkeyes ranked last and second-to-last in yards per game the last two years. QB Cade McNamara, whose season ended in the fifth game because of a major knee injury, returns as the starter. The Redbirds bring back nine of their top 11 tacklers from the defense that allowed 20.5 points per game to rank 22nd in the FCS.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Illinois State: LB Amir Abdullah is one of the most disruptive defenders in the FCS. Last season he had 9.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss among his 64 total stops. He also had three quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles.
Iowa: TE Luke Lachey passed on declaring for the NFL draft and returns from the knee injury that knocked him out for the season in the third game.
FACTS & FIGURES
Iowa has been ranked in the preseason five straight years, matching the longest streak in program history (1957-61). … Kamari Moulton is listed as the No. 1 running back on the Iowa depth chart ahead of veterans Leshon Williams and Kaleb Johnson. Ferentz said Williams has been battling a nagging injury and Moulton merits the job for being consistently sharp at practice. … The Hawkeyes have allowed fewer than 20 points per game in eight consecutive seasons, the longest active streak in the nation. … Illinois State had not named a starting quarterback as of midweek. It will be either 2023 backup Tommy Rittenhouse or Kansas State transfer Jake Rubley.
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How to Watch BYU Football vs Southern Illinois
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PROVO, UT – BYU football is back. On Saturday night, Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program kickoff the 2024 season at home agains the Southern Illinois Salukis. The game is nearly sold out. If you’re unable to attend the game, below is all the information you need to either watch or listen to the game.
This game will only be available to watch on ESPN+. ESPN+ is a streaming-only service, meaning you will need an ESPN+ subscription (separate from cable) to watch the game.
TV/Streaming: ESPN+
Listen: BYURadio.org, KSL Newsradio 102.7 FM/1160 AM
Kickoff Time: 6 PM Mountiain Time
BYU (0-0) vs Southern Illinois (0-0)
Saturday August 31, 2024
6:00 PM MT Kickoff
Lavell Edwards Stadium (62,073)
The Cougars kickoff the 2024 season against FCS foe Southern Illinois. The Salukis are an FCS powerhouse and they come into this game ranked no. 11 in the preseason FCS poll.
BYU has never lost a game to an FCS opponent with a perfect 18-0 record.
Earlier this year, BYU unveiled the uniforms it will wear in every game this season. For the season opener against Southern Illinois, BYU will wear the all royal uniforms with white facemasks on the royal helmets. This exact combination (if you include the facemask) has not been worn before.
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