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Football player arrested for assault

Related Topics: Assault, Greg Cornwell, Misdemeanor

Freshman linebacker Malik Fountain focuses before the game against Michigan State in Spartan Stadium on Sept. 26.

Redshirt freshman linebacker Malik Fountain has been suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules, said Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Rob Wyman.

According to court documents, Fountain is charged with aggravated assault and two counts of assault and battery.

According to the student-athlete handbook, those arrested for misdemeanors or felonies will be suspended from practice and play "pending a prompt investigation to determine whether the suspension should be continued or lifted." All arrests will be reported to the Office of Student Life.