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Von Pearson, Tennessee WR Named as Suspect in Rape Investigation

Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Von Pearson was identified and named as a suspect in an ongoing rape investigation Friday.

Dustin Dopirak of the Knoxville News Sentinel noted the developments and passed along some updates from a report from the Knoxville Police Department:

According to the report, the KPD was alerted at 6 a.m. this morning to an alleged rape at University Walk Apartments.

— Dustin Dopirak (@TennesseeBeat) April 24, 2015

Not much information in the release at this time. Statements were taken from the alleged victim and several witnesses.