We continue to follow the circumstances surrounding the charges and arrest of Ohio State player’s Jahsen Wint and Amir Riep. The arraignment for both occurred on Thursday, with neither entering a plea. Both attorneys have made statements that both intend to enter not guilty pleas.
Bond was set at $100,000 for Amir Riep and $75,000 for Jahsen Wint during the arraignment at the Franklin County Municipal Court. As a condition of their release, both men are barred from having contact with the alleged victim or each other. Both have also signed a protection order that keeps them from contacting the victim.
According to court records, both players were charged with kidnapping and rape tied to an incident that occurred last week involving a 19-year old woman who was hanging out with both. Both were dismissed from the team the day after according to a statement released by Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.
The next step is a preliminary hearing set for both next Friday, February 21 at 9:30 AM. We’ll continue to follow this story as it develops.