College athlete still suspened for DV though woman told ESPN she lied to the police

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'The woman who accused Arizona State linebacker Davon Durant of assault and domestic violence told ESPN that she lied about the incident to police.

Durant remains suspended indefinitely by the school after he was arrested on March 7, according to AZCentral.

Tempe, Ariz., police said Durant was arrested on March 7 on allegations of domestic violence and aggravated assault. As of now, Durant has a preliminary hearing on March 18 and faces charges of disorderly conduct and aggravated assault.
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"When I lied to the police, it was out of spite," Arizona State student Kelsi Langley, who is Durant's girlfriend, said to ESPN.com. "I wasn't thinking. It was a very vengeful and spiteful thing to do."

According to AZCentral, Durant told authorities that he was having an argument with Langley in the vehicle. Langley told police that Durant hit her in the face and grabbed her neck. The officer that responded to the scene reported that Durant's girlfriend had visible injuries, including a bruise below her left eye and bruising around her neck that was consistent with finger marks.'

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