February 1, 2002

U. of Georgia Suspends Athletes in Rape Investigation

By CHRISTOPHER FLORES

The University of Georgia suspended three athletes from competition in January, pending an investigation into a rape accusation made against them by a female student.

Named as suspects were two basketball players, Tony Cole, a junior guard, and Steve Thomas, a sophomore forward, along with Brandon Williams, a junior defensive back on the football team. None of the men have been arrested or charged, and none returned calls for comment.

The female student reported to the

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