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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee State quarterback Demry Croft has been indicted on six counts of rape and two counts of sexual battery. The 22-year-old Croft was released from jail Monday on $50,000 bond. An arraignment has been scheduled for Sept. 4. The indictment against Croft said he engaged in unlawful sexual conduct and sexual penetration on Dec. 1 without the woman's consent. The indictment also states that force or coercion was used. All eight counts involve the same woman. On Wednesday, Croft was suspended from the team. "We have very high standards here at Tennessee State University, especially when it comes to women and right now Demry's been accused of not holding up to those high standards. At this point he's been suspended indefinitely from the football team and all athletic activities as it relates to football and facilities," coach Rod Reed said. Croft started Tennessee State's first four games last year before suffering a season-ending injury. He started the final six games of Minnesota's 2017 season before transferring to Tennessee State. Tennessee State opens the season Aug. 31 by hosting Mississippi Valley State. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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