Lincoln student athletes arrested after incident
12/20/2018 01:19PM ● By J. ChamblessAccording to a Dec. 19 report from WPVI-TV in Philadelphia, more than half of the Lincoln University men's basketball team was recently arrested on charges including conspiracy to commit robbery.
The alleged on-campus incident happened last weekend, before the team's final game before winter break. Lincoln officials confirmed to the Action News team that several students, including athletes, were charged after an altercation. They said the school has posted bond for all of the students involved.
“The
University wishes to ensure that all students are able to complete
the semester and be home for the holidays,” a school statement
read.
The university did not identify the student-athletes
involved, but according to Pennsylvania court records, they are Tamir
Green, Gevon Arrington, Zahrion Blue, Maurice Waters, Myles Markland,
Martin Kinsley and Bernard Lightsey.
All seven players who were
arrested suited up for Wednesday's game. The students' next court
date is in January.