MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -Kansas State running back Leon Patton was charged with abuse involving a 4-month-old boy and was dismissed from the team.
He was arrested and jailed Thursday on $30,000 bond for his actions July 15, police said. A news release Friday gave no other details.
Patton already had been suspended from the team after a July traffic stop led to the discovery of outstanding warrants from 2007, one for stealing two video games from a Wal-Mart. He also was cited for an unpaid parking ticket. After pleading no contest, Patton was sentenced to six months’ probation and fined $100.
Apart from announcing his dismissal, the university said it would have no other comment.
Patton rushed for 999 yards and 10 touchdowns in two seasons.
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