Winnipeg Blue Bombers release receiver due to sexual assault allegation – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers mentioned the transfer to launch broad receiver Jalen Saunders on Wednesday was because of an allegation of sexual assault.
In a press release to World Information Thursday night time, the soccer membership mentioned it was made conscious of the alleged assault through social media.
“Instantly, our membership suggested the person who got here ahead to inform the Winnipeg Police,” the assertion reads. “On the identical time, we started our inside evaluation of the off-the-field incident, following the CFL coverage of violence towards ladies.”
The Bombers mentioned after the evaluation was accomplished, Saunders was instantly launched.
“The Winnipeg Soccer Membership takes violence towards ladies and sexual assault significantly, and thanks the people for coming ahead on this.”
World Information has reached out to Winnipeg police Thursday night time, however have been unable to verify the incident or whether or not Saunders has been charged.
Saunders was signed to a two-year contract by the Bombers final month and has missed the final two seasons because of damage.
