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EKU Basketball Player Facing Rape Charges

Madison County Detention Center

Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball player Jaylen Babb-Harrison has been charged with first degree rape.   According to theLexington Herald Leader, the 23-year-old is being held at the Madison County Detention Center. 

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EKU Spokeswoman Kristi Middleton issued the following statement Sunday:  

"Eastern Kentucky University and the Department of Athletics are cooperating fully with the Richmond Police Department investigation. Jaylen Babb-Harrison is currently suspended from the EKU Men’s Basketball team pending further investigation.

Eastern Kentucky University is committed to the safety of all students and will enforce all laws, regulations and student conduct policies that deal with sexual assault. EKU provides a variety of support services for survivors of sexual violence and encourages reporting of crimes or misconduct to EKU or Richmond Police and the EKU Title IX office."

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