A police report detailing the troubling allegations made philadelphia eagles Offensive lineman Josh Sills was released this week after the NFL player was indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in Ohio on Wednesday.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Guernsey County Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden announced that Sills, 25, was indicted on one count of rape and one count of kidnapping in the first degree, stemming from a December 5, 2019 incident. Guernsey County, Ohio.
Philadelphia Eagles guard Josh Sills (61) looks on during training camp at Lincoln Financial Field on August 7, 2022 in Philadelphia PA.
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Law enforcement agencies were called to the Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center emergency room to investigate a report of sexual assault, according to a police report released Wednesday.
Eagles’ Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio
The victim, who was identified at the time as a 21-year-old woman, told the deputy that Sills had dropped her and her cousin off at a relative’s home around 2 a.m., but when she attempted to exit her vehicle , then he allegedly “grabbed” her by the arm and dragged her back into the truck.”
According to the report, the victim said Sills then “grabbed her by her ponytail and tried to kiss her,” and when another friend in a separate vehicle followed her, he allegedly “grabbed her by the neck.” Took it and threw it down.” seat and climbed over it so no one could see them inside the truck.”
The report states that Sills allegedly forced the victim to perform a sexual act for “about 20 minutes”. The victim said that during the incident she made repeated attempts to stop Sills.
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Sills agreed to release the victim only after she repeatedly asked “would she speak to him again.”
The police report states that the victim went to high school with Sills and had known him for seven or eight years at the time.
The impeachment comes as the Eagles prepare to play in Super Bowl LVII. Sills was a rookie in 2022, and he played in one regular season game.
Oklahoma State Cowboys offensive lineman Josh Sills, #72, during the 2022 Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, January 1, 2022.
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In a statement to Fox, the Eagles said, “The organization is aware of the legal matter involving Josh Sills. We are in contact with the league office and are in the process of gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time.” ” News Digital.
NFL announced Wednesday that Sills has been placed on the commissioner’s exempt list, meaning he cannot practice, play or travel with the team as it prepares for the Super Bowl.
His attorney, Michael Connick, said the allegations are false and Sills will be aggressively defended.
Sills is due in court on February 16.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.