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Louisville Tight End Kemari Averett Charged with Wanton Endangerment, Assault

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Louisville tight end Kemari Averett was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree wanton endangerment and fourth-degree assault.

According to the Courier-Journal:

Louisville tight end Kemari Averett was arrested and charged Tuesday with first-degree wanton endangerment and domestic violence (fourth-degree assault).

His bail is set at $10,000. He remains in custody at the Louisville metro jail.

Louisville put out the following statement about Averett from head coach Bobby Petrino:

Kemari Averett has been suspended immediately from all football activities per further investigation. He will not have access to our facility or be involved in any team activities during this suspension.