Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Von Pearson will not face charges after being accused of rape, according to Knox County DA Charme Allen. In a statement to the press, which was reported by Wes Rucker of 247 Sports, Allen explained the decision not to pursue charges against Pearson.
“On the morning of April 24, 2015, the Knoxville Police Department opened an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault that reportedly occurred at an apartment complex in Fort Sanders. Von Pearson eventually emerged as a potential suspect during the police investigation. The police department’s investigation is complete, and I have reviewed the entire investigation file to determine if a criminal investigation is appropriate.