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Kansas basketball player Arterio Morris arrested and dismissed from team on rape allegations

Morris played for Texas last season, but transferred following assault claims made by his ex

Arterio Morris, a college basketball player who recently transferred from Texas to Kansas, has been arrested on rape allegations and dismissed from the Jayhawks, according to reports by various news outlets1 2 3 4 5 6. Morris was charged with one count of rape and his bond was set at $75,0001. The charge is connected to an incident that allegedly occurred on August 26, according to the complaint6.

Morris played for Texas last season, but transferred to Kansas amid assault allegations1. His arrest came after an incident report came to light this month that detailed an alleged rape that occurred at McCarthy Hall, which houses the men's basketball team along with other residents and is located near Allen Fieldhouse1. The criminal complaint alleged that a sexual assault involving an 18-year-old woman took place at the residence hall1.

The latest claims have resulted in Morris being dismissed from the Jayhawks1 3. The incident has sparked outrage among the public and highlights the importance of addressing sexual assault and violence against women1. The case is ongoing and Morris has not yet entered a plea1.

Key facts:

Arterio Morris, a college basketball player who recently transferred from Texas to Kansas, has been arrested on rape allegations and dismissed from the Jayhawks1 2 3 4 5 6.
Morris was charged with one count of rape and his bond was set at $75,0001.
The charge is connected to an incident that allegedly occurred on August 26, according to the complaint6.
The latest claims have resulted in Morris being dismissed from the Jayhawks1 3.
The incident has sparked outrage among the public and highlights the importance of addressing sexual assault and violence against women1.
The case is ongoing and Morris has not yet entered a plea1.

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Kansas basketball player Arterio Morris arrested and dismissed from team on rape allegations

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