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KU star running back Pooka Williams charged with domestic battery, suspended from team

Kansas star running back Pooka Williams was suspended from the Jayhawks football team Friday and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery, one day following his arrest by KU police.

“We are aware of a reported incident involving Pooka Williams and we are taking these allegations very seriously,” KU coach Les Miles said. “We have suspended Pooka from all team-related activities pending further investigation.”

According to a release from the KU office of public safety, an 18-year-old female student reported Thursday that she was in a “physical altercation” with a 19-year-old male early Wednesday morning at Stouffer Place Apartments.