University of South Carolina Gamecocks star Ashlyn Watkins was arrested Saturday, August 31st and charged with assault and battery in the first degree and kidnapping.
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According to People, University of South Carolina Police Department issued a warrant for Watkins arrested following an incident that happened at university dorms located on Lincoln Street.
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Per the police report obtained by People, the victim is claiming she was picked up against her will by Watkins. In addition to Watkins picking her up, the victim is claiming Watkins grabbed her head and faced forcing her to walk down a hallway and preventing her from leaving the dorms.
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After finally getting free the victim ran away and pulled a fire alarm, this lead to local authorities arriving at the scene of the crime, reviewing camera footage and arresting Watkins.
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As of today, she has been released on $30,000 bond and is still able to travel with the team to out of state games but the team has not released an office statement or confirmed if she was still an official member of the squad. However, they did acknowledge her arrest.
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