Tennessee Volunteers senior wide receiver Von Pearson won't face any charges after an investigation into an alleged rape found insufficient evidence to move forward with the case, the Knox County district attorney general's office announced Wednesday.
Patrick Brown of the Times Free Press reports Pearson was suspended by both the school and the football program following the incident. While his playing status remains unknown, Knox County district attorney general Charme Allen confirmed the decision to not press charges.
"After a thorough review of the investigation ... there is insufficient evidence to sustain criminal prosecution against Von Pearson.