Penn State tight end Brent Wilkerson suspended after charges filed
Penn State senior tight end Brent Wilkerson has been suspended from team activities following misdemeanor charges of indecent assault and a summary count of harassment from an alleged incident that occurred in State College on Feb. 13, per court documents.
The charges against Wilkerson came on March 8.
The public court documents, which can be read here, have no details of the alleged incident for which Wilkerson was charged. Although the docket lists the case as active and says a criminal complaint was filed March 8, no arraignment is indicated.
Penn State Athletics released a statement after the story was first reported Tuesday night by WJAC and Fight On State.
“We are aware of the charges against Mr. Wilkerson. He has been suspended indefinitely from all football and team activities until we have more information. We will not have any additional comment as this is an ongoing legal matter.”
According to documents, Wilkerson’s preliminary hearing will be on April 6.
Penn State football begins spring practices on Friday.
This story will be updated.
Jourdan Rodrigue: 814-231-4629, @JourdanRodrigue
This story was originally published March 15, 2016 at 9:57 PM with the headline "Penn State tight end Brent Wilkerson suspended after charges filed."