Georgia linebacker Adam Anderson is under investigation for allegedly raping a 21-year-old woman, according to a spokesperson from the Athens-Clarke County police department.
According to the police report, the incident took place between midnight and 7 a.m. on October 29. On that day, the Bulldogs were preparing to leave Athens to go to Jacksonville, Florida to face the Gators. Anderson has not been arrested.
Per the report, according to DawgNation, the woman said "she went to a residence after having some drinks and awoke to the suspect penetrating her while she was lying (in) bed. She stated that it was nonconsensual and that she was able to leave.”
Lt. Shaun Bennett of the Athens-Clarke County police department told DawgNation there will be a thorough investigation on Thursday night. Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart released a statement regarding Anderson's situation.
“We are aware of the report and we don’t comment on law enforcement matters, but I’ve been clear about the high standards we have for our student-athletes on and off the field,” Smart said. “I will be working closely with our administration to ensure we cooperate fully with all law enforcement and campus protocols.”
Steve Sadow, Anderson's attorney, refuted the allegation in a statement.
"Adam denies in the strongest terms possible the unfounded and unsupported allegations of sexual misconduct," Sadow said. "He has been notified of the allegations made to the police and to the UGA Equal Opportunity (EOO), and has come to learn that the complaint has already apparently made inconsistent claims that she was "unconscious" during the conduct to the EOO from sleep by the conduct to the police."
"In the interest of justice and fairness, Adam [Anderson] hopes and prays the UGA community and the public keep an open mind and not prejudge him based on inconsistent, unsubstantiated and baseless accusations."
Anderson has been indefinitely suspended, according to ESPN. He played against the Gators last Saturday. Smart previously told reporters that Anderson suffered a UCL sprain in his finger, resulting in him having to wear a cast on his hand.
Anderson leads Georgia with five sacks and has recorded 32 tackles and 14 quarterback hurries.
