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A University of Colorado defensive lineman was charged Wednesday with 15 criminal counts, but will not face first-degree assault charges after he reportedly tackled two officers responding to a domestic dispute.
Nathaniel Blake Robbins, 22, was charged with eight felonies, including two counts of second-degree assault on a peace officer, two counts of second-degree assault, first-degree burglary, second-degree burglary, second-degree arson and criminal mischief.
He also was charged with seven misdemeanors, including three counts of third-degree assault, harassment, obstruction of telephone service, obstructing a peace officer and resisting arrest.