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Badgers LB Jordan Turner reinstated from suspension

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Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jordan Turner has been reinstated from his suspension after an internal inquiry by a committee of university staff, according to Athletic Director Chris McIntosh.

Turner, a redshirt junior, was initially suspended ten days ago for violating the athletic department’s Student-Athlete Discipline Policy.

Following the news, the linebacker went to Twitter to share that he was arrested for operating while intoxicated(OWI), along with additional traffic violations.

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— Jordan Turner (@yallknojt) June 30, 2023

Turner is projected to retain his starting role from a season ago alongside Maema Njongmeta at linebacker, and will look to return back to the practice field following his short suspension.