According to Brook Pryor of the Oklahoman, Oklahoma Sooners running back Rodney Anderson is facing an accusation of rape in an emergency protective order that was filed in court on Monday.
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Emergency protective order filed against OU running back Rodney Anderson. In filings, petitioner lists her relationship to Anderson as a victim of rape.
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 5, 2017
Online records list that a hearing will be held on Dec. 18 for the protective order. At this time, police are investigating the case, but Anderson has not been arrested, nor has he been charged with a crime.
Talked to Norman detective Ron Collett who confirmed there was a police report filed yesterday in Anderson’s case. There is an ongoing investigation, but no charges have been filed against Anderson.
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 5, 2017
Anderson has already released a statement through his attorney, where he denies any allegations of rape or sexual misconduct.
NEW: Here's the statement from Anderson per his attorney. pic.twitter.com/oGSkPuWbD1
— Grant Hermes (@GrantHermes) December 5, 2017
Anderson is Oklahoma's leading rusher this season with 960 yards and 11 touchdowns. His status for Oklahoma's next game against No. 3 Georgia is the Rose Bowl is unclear, but the Oklahoman reports that the schools is aware of the accusations against Anderson is currently "gathering more information" on the alleged incident.
