One Iowa State According to multiple reports, the footballer has been arrested on charges of alleged rape arising from the December 2022 incident, when police say he caused the victim a spinal injury before attacking her.
Aidan Ralph 20, was arrested Wednesday and charged with felony sexual assault and domestic violence charges on December 3, 2022, following an incident involving his girlfriend at the time.
Iowa State football helmets on display during Big 12 Conference football media days at AT&T Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by George Walker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
According to a police affidavit, at about 1 a.m. Ralph accused the woman of cheating on him and an argument ensued. He began to push her several times and eventually pushed her down a set of stairs so hard that she broke her spine.
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According to the affidavit, the injury immobilized the woman, and she begged Ralph to call an ambulance.
he refused and allegedly forced himself on the womanDespite repeated requests for him to stop.
Iowa State Football’s Media Day was held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. (Brian Hallgrave – USA TODAY Network)
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According to WHO-DT, the police said that Ralph and the victim had been dating for about three years at the time of the incident.
The university released a statement Thursday saying the 20-year-old Chicago linebacker and redshirt sophomore was no longer with the team.
“Eden Ralph is no longer a member of the Iowa State football program.”
Iowa State Football’s Media Day was held on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa. (Brian Hallgrave – USA TODAY Network)
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A judge set her bond at $11,000 and ordered her not to have any contact with her accuser. He is to appear in court on May 15.
According to the Ames Tribune, Ralph has not appeared in a game for the Cyclones.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.