Naval Academy Charges Quarterback Lamar Owens with Rape
The United States Naval Academy has charged Midshipman and quarterback Lamar Owens with the rape of a female midshipman in her dormitory room.
Owens, a 22-year-old senior from Savannah, Ga., was charged under the military code of justice because the alleged attack took place on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy, academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said Wednesday.
Investigators said Owens attacked the woman last month after entering her room in Bancroft Hall without her consent.
Gibbons said the academy was offering counseling to the woman, whose name was not released by the school. Owens was not made available for comment.
Such a promising football career and future in the military all to be jeopardized for such a horrendous and stupid action.
An Article 32 hearing, similar to a civilian grand jury inquiry, will be held to determine if there is sufficient evidence to go ahead with a court-martial. The investigation is being handled by the Naval Criminal Investigation Service.
(AP)