{"id":2309760,"date":"2024-07-26T16:41:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T20:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2309760"},"modified":"2024-07-26T16:46:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T20:46:40","slug":"georgia-wide-receiver-arrested-on-charges-of-cruelty-to-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-wide-receiver-arrested-on-charges-of-cruelty-to-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia Wide Receiver Arrested on Charges of Cruelty to Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgeorgia-wide-receiver-arrested-on-charges-of-cruelty-to-children%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2309760&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Georgia wide receiver Rodarius &#8220;Rara&#8221; Thomas was arrested early Friday on charges of cruelty to \u200bchildren and battery, marking a troubling \u2063addition to the University of Georgia football team&#8217;s \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-draws-distinction-from-trump-says-he-would-have-fired-fauci\/\" title=\"DeSantis Draws Distinction From Trump, Says He Would Have \u2018Fired\u2019 Fauci\">recent legal issues<\/a>. According to jail records, Thomas was \u2062booked at 3:20\u200d a.m. with\u2064 felony and misdemeanor charges, although his bail \u2062had not been set by late Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p>This incident is Thomas&#8217;s second arrest in two \u200cyears; he previously faced\u200d charges of false imprisonment and family violence battery in January 2023, \u2062which were later dropped. Details surrounding the latest charges remain unclear, including whether he has secured legal representation.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s Executive Associate Athletic Director \u200cfor Strategic Communications, Steven Drummond, stated that this\u2063 is a \u200bpending legal matter,\u2062 and\u2062 no further comments would be provided \u200bat this time. Head coach Kirby Smart highlighted ongoing attempts to mitigate driving offenses within the team,\u2063 noting that multiple players \u2062had faced\u200d suspensions \u2062and fines connected to driving-related violations.\u200c The program has been \u2063under\u200d scrutiny following several incidents, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-nascar-driver-clint-bowyer-involved-in-pedestrian-death-on-missouri-highway\/\" title=\"Former NASCAR Driver Clint Bowyer Involved in Pedestrian Death on Missouri Highway\">tragic car crash<\/a> in January 2023 that \u200bclaimed the lives of a player and a recruiting analyst.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>Georgia wide receiver Rodarius &ldquo;Rara&rdquo; Thomas was arrested on charges of cruelty to children and battery early Friday, adding to the team&rsquo;s recent legal woes.<\/p>\n<p>Athens-Clarke County jail records show Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. on felony charges of cruelty to children and misdemeanor battery charges. Bail had not been set as of late Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p>It is the second arrest for Thomas in two years. Thomas, a transfer from Mississippi State, was <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/college-football-sports-crime-georgia-bulldogs-mississippi-2129370fffc03170ae0d682dcc104e26?utm_source=copy&amp;utm_medium=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrested by University of Georgia police<\/a> on Jan. 23, 2023, on a felony charge of false imprisonment and a misdemeanor count of family violence battery. The charges were dropped.<\/p>\n<p>Details on Friday&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/leaders-violent-sinaloa-cartel-arrested-us-soil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrest<\/a>, which also are family violence offenses, were not immediately available. It was not known if Thomas had obtained legal representation.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia Executive Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications Steven Drummond said in a statement provided to The Associated Press, &ldquo;This is a pending legal matter. We will have no further comment at this point.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Georgia coach Kirby Smart spoke at the Southeastern Conference media day on July 16 about attempts to address repeated driving offenses by his players.<\/p>\n<p>Smart said, players have been suspended and fined through the collective that provides name, image and likeness payments to the school&rsquo;s athletes.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia players have been involved in 24 driving-related violations (DUI, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bruce-springsteen-jeep-celebrity-spokesman-arrested-for-dwi\/\" title=\"Bruce Springsteen, Jeep Celebrity Spokesman, Arrested For DWI\">reckless driving<\/a> or speeding), The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has reported, including a crash that <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/sports-automotive-accidents-georgia-bulldogs-devin-willock-3b2dfcee531cbc1a1c7ea5f96bbf097e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">killed a player and a recruiting staffer<\/a> in January 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The incidents that have been happening off the field are not something we condone,&rdquo; Smart said at the SEC media day. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s very unfortunate &mdash; disappointing, I guess is the best word.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy were killed in a car crash on Jan. 15, 2023, just days after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/national-champion-georgia-bulldogs-reject-bidens-white-house-invitation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bulldogs<\/a> won the national title game.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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According to Athens-Clarke County jail records, Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. on felony charges of cruelty to children and misdemeanor battery. As of late Friday morning, bail had not been established. This marks Thomas&#8217;s second arrest in two years; he was previously arrested by University of Georgia police on January 23, 2023, facing a felony charge of false imprisonment and a misdemeanor charge of family violence battery, which were later dropped. Details regarding Friday&#8217;s arrest, which also involves family violence, have not been disclosed, and it is unclear if Thomas has secured legal counsel. Georgia&#8217;s Executive Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications, Steven Drummond, stated, &#8220;This is a pending legal matter. We will have no further comment at this point.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>During the Southeastern Conference media day on July 16, Georgia coach Kirby Smart addressed the issue of repeated driving offenses among his players, noting that some have faced suspensions and fines through the collective that manages name, image, and likeness payments for the athletes. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported that Georgia players have been involved in 24 driving-related incidents, including a tragic crash in January 2023 that resulted in the deaths of a player and a recruiting staff member. Smart expressed disappointment over the off-field incidents, stating, &#8220;The incidents that have been happening off the field are not something we condone. It\u2019s very unfortunate \u2014 disappointing, I guess is the best word.&#8221; The car crash on January 15, 2023, occurred just days after the Bulldogs secured the national title. 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