The Ingham County Prosecutor's Office says it is charging three Michigan State football players with sexual assault after allegations on the campus in January.
According to the prosecutor's office, the three players allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in an on-campus apartment on January 16.
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In February, the three players and a staffer were suspended from the team because of the sexual assault allegation.
They have not yet identified the three players. According to the prosecutor's office, the staffer who was suspended will not be charged.
Also on Monday afternoon, Jones Day investigations released its internal investigation report for the Michigan State sexual assault allegations.
They found that Head Coach Mark Dantonio handled the situation properly and did no wrongdoing.
Jones Day Report by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit on Scribd
This is the second case of sexual assault involving the Michigan State football program.
Auston Robertson, 19, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct on April 21. He's accused of forcing a woman to have sex with him at her apartment on April 8. Robertson was arrested two days later.
"The criminal sexual conduct charges announced today against Auston Robertson are of the most serious nature. Sexual assault has no place in our community. While there is an ongoing criminal process, we’re extremely disappointed that Auston put himself in this position. He is no longer a member of our football program," Dantonio said in a statement.
