Posted on 04/16/2007 10:33:57 PM PDT by MassRepublicanFlyersFan
Rutgers University dismissed a highly regarded football recruit Monday, shortly after ESPN raised questions about the player's criminal record.
Reggie Dixon, a wide receiver/running back from Plainfield High School in New Jersey, and a two-time state sprint champion, recently signed a letter of intent to play for Rutgers. But Dixon was found guilty last summer of two counts of aggravated sexual assault.
According to copies of court records obtained by ESPN, Dixon twice assaulted his stepsister -- a non-blood relative -- the first time when he was 12 and she was 9, then again when she was 14 and he was 17.
Dixon went on trial in June, when he was 18, but was tried as a juvenile, found guilty and sentenced in August to register under Megan's Law, undergo psychological evaluations and pay restitution.
Carla Venson, the victim's mother, told ESPN that Rutgers coach Greg Schiano told her it was his decision to accept Dixon. When contacted on Monday, Schiano said Rutgers was aware of the conviction when Dixon was recruited, but more details recently emerged.
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Maybe Reggie Dixon wrote in one of his college essays about how he learned from this experience and how is is a better man for it (plus, that 4.5 speed). Maybe the Rutgers admissions office believed him and wanted to offer him a second chance.
Why is this young man being victimized again!
So tell me, Governor Corzine, just how much does one have to pay to rape a 9 year old in New Jersey.
I wish you the very best and a speedy painless recovery, but please, change your laws.
Use your seat belt, and restrain your criminals too.
Reminds me of Randy Moss, kinda.
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