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Penn State suspends tight end indefinitely

Penn State has suspended tight end Brent Wilkerson from the football team indefinitely, the university's athletic department announced today.Penn State has suspended tight end Brent Wilkerson from the football team indefinitely, the University's athletic department announced today according to WJAC.

Police charged the redshirt senior with a second-degree misdemeanor indecent assault and a summary offense harassment after a Feb. 13 incident in State College, according to court documents. The preliminary hearing is April 6.

The athletic department statement read, "We are aware of the charges against Mr. Wilkerson. He has been suspended indefinitely from all football and team activities until we have more information.