Two Georgia Bulldogs have seen their reckless driving charges be dismissed in less than a week.
Georgia freshman wide receiver Sacovie White was arrested on May 18, but had his two misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and driving on a one way street recently dismissed due to lack of evidence.
“After a careful review of the evidence, including footage from the downtown cameras, it is clear that the State will not be able to prove Reckless Driving beyond a reasonable doubt. While the State could proceed to trial on the remaining traffic citation, the State instead chooses to dismiss that count in the interest of justice.”
White saw his charges dismissed on Aug. 14. Later, on Aug. 19, Georgia senior linebacker Smael Mondon resolved his case.
Mondon was arrested on July 10 on reckless driving and racing charges. He reached a plea agreement, where he plead guilty to driving too fast for conditions, but his reckless driving and racing charges have been dropped.
Mondon paid a fine of $500, completed a class and went to defensive driving school. Mondon’s attorney, Billy Healan, issued a statement to Athens Banner-Herald after Mondon reached a plea deal.
“I don’t think they could have proved racing or reckless driving. There just wasn’t a race. Smael took off too fast from a traffic light. He accelerated too quickly. He’s driving a Dodge Hellcat which has very loud exhaust. It’s going to get people’s attention, it’s going to get the police’s attention. Accelerating quickly from a traffic light doesn’t mean you’re racing the person that happens to be you.”
Mondon was arrested after allegedly racing with freshman defensive back Demello Jones, who was only charged with racing. Jones was reportedly more cooperative with police and figures to have his case resolved soon as well.
It is unclear if any of these arrests for traffic violations will result in a suspension. Georgia football opens the 2024 college football season on Aug. 31 against the Clemson Tigers in Atlanta, Georgia.