Two former Nebraska football players arrested in connection with a sexual assault allegation faced a judge via video arraignment for the first time Wednesday. According to the Lincoln Police Department, Katerian Legrone was arrested on suspicion of first-degree sexual assault. Lincoln police said Andre Hunt was arrested for aiding and abetting first-degree sexual assault. Police tell KETV they are looking into if Legrone and Hunt are involved in other sex assault cases and if there are other victims. When the two former players appeared in court on Wednesday, the Lancaster County Attorney did not press charges, but wanted more time to work on the case. Legrone’s arraignment will continue Thursday at 2 p.m. He is being held on a $50,000 percentage bond.”We look forward to fighting this case because we maintain his innocence right now,” said Mallory Hughes, Legrone’s attorney.Hunt’s arraignment will continue on Dec. 20 and he is being held on a $100,000 personal recognizance bond.”The Lincoln Police Department has conducted this investigation as we would any other, that is, we conduct objective, meticulous investigations, independent of outside influence or pressure,” said Officer Luke Bonkiewicz when asked about the handling of the case.Hunt’s attorney had harsh words for investigators who made the arrest of his client during finals week.”They wait until after 5 o’clock after our office is closed to go and arrest Mr. Hunt,” Carlos Monzon said. “I find it highly suspicious, their timing.”Monzon would go on to question the victim’s motives.”The intention of that young woman when she went to Mr. Hunt’s apartment was to have sex with him,” he said. “And now after she had sex with him, now she’s screaming rape. So buyer’s remorse.”Both Legrone and Hunt were redshirt freshmen.The two former players were suspended prior to the beginning of the season, but coaches did not provide any reason for the suspension.Both Legrone and Hunt entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Friday and have been removed from Nebraska’s roster. Stay with KETV NewsWatch 7 for updates on this developing story.
Two former Nebraska football players arrested in connection with a sexual assault allegation faced a judge via video arraignment for the first time Wednesday.
According to the Lincoln Police Department, Katerian Legrone was arrested on suspicion of first-degree sexual assault. Lincoln police said Andre Hunt was arrested for aiding and abetting first-degree sexual assault.
Police tell KETV they are looking into if Legrone and Hunt are involved in other sex assault cases and if there are other victims.
When the two former players appeared in court on Wednesday, the Lancaster County Attorney did not press charges, but wanted more time to work on the case.
Legrone’s arraignment will continue Thursday at 2 p.m. He is being held on a $50,000 percentage bond.
“We look forward to fighting this case because we maintain his innocence right now,” said Mallory Hughes, Legrone’s attorney.
Hunt’s arraignment will continue on Dec. 20 and he is being held on a $100,000 personal recognizance bond.
“The Lincoln Police Department has conducted this investigation as we would any other, that is, we conduct objective, meticulous investigations, independent of outside influence or pressure,” said Officer Luke Bonkiewicz when asked about the handling of the case.
Hunt’s attorney had harsh words for investigators who made the arrest of his client during finals week.
“They wait until after 5 o’clock after our office is closed to go and arrest Mr. Hunt,” Carlos Monzon said. “I find it highly suspicious, their timing.”
Monzon would go on to question the victim’s motives.
“The intention of that young woman when she went to Mr. Hunt’s apartment was to have sex with him,” he said. “And now after she had sex with him, now she’s screaming rape. So buyer’s remorse.”
Both Legrone and Hunt were redshirt freshmen.
The two former players were suspended prior to the beginning of the season, but coaches did not provide any reason for the suspension.
Both Legrone and Hunt entered the NCAA Transfer Portal on Friday and have been removed from Nebraska’s roster.
Stay with KETV NewsWatch 7 for updates on this developing story.