Key takeaways:
- Jalen Carter, a former University of Georgia football standout, was sentenced to 12 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, and 50 hours of community service after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges related to a fatal car crash.
- The crash occurred in Athens, Georgia and claimed the lives of one of Carter’s teammates and a team staffer.
- It is unclear if any additional charges will be filed in the case.
A former University of Georgia football standout has been sentenced to probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanor charges related to a fatal car crash that killed one of his teammates and a staff member.
Jalen Carter, a defensive lineman for the Bulldogs football team and a top prospect for the current NFL draft, entered no contest pleas to misdemeanor charges tied to his involvement in the January crash in Athens, Georgia. His attorney, Kim Stephens, announced the sentence on Thursday.
Carter was sentenced to 12 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, and 50 hours of community service. He must also complete a state-approved defensive driving course.
Stephens said in a news release that Carter “continues to grieve for the loss of his friends.”
The crash occurred in Athens, where the University of Georgia’s campus is located. Carter turned himself into police shortly after authorities issued warrants for his arrest.
The crash claimed the lives of one of Carter’s teammates and a team staffer. The names of the victims have not been released.
Carter’s probation sentence is the latest development in the tragic accident. It is unclear if any additional charges will be filed in the case.
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