On April 29th, 2021, former Washington State University (WSU) quarterback Jayden de Laura resolved sexual assault allegations from his high school days. The allegations were made by a former classmate of de Laura’s at Eastside Catholic High School in Sammamish, Washington. The resolution of this case marks a significant milestone for de Laura, who had been suspended from the WSU football team since December 2020.
The allegations against de Laura were first reported in December 2020 by the Seattle Times. According to the report, a female student at Eastside Catholic High School accused de Laura of sexually assaulting her in the summer of 2019. The student alleged that de Laura had forced her to perform oral sex on him and then threatened her not to tell anyone.
In the wake of these allegations, de Laura was suspended from the WSU football team and was barred from participating in any team activities. He was also removed from the school’s football roster.
After months of investigation, de Laura and the accuser reached a resolution on April 29th, 2021. According to the King County Prosecutor’s Office, de Laura agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation. As part of the plea agreement, de Laura will be required to complete a year of community service and attend counseling sessions. He will also be placed on probation for two years and will be required to stay away from the accuser.
The resolution of this case is a significant milestone for de Laura, who had been facing a potential felony charge if convicted. The resolution also allows de Laura to move forward with his football career and continue his education at WSU.
The resolution of this case serves as an important reminder that sexual assault is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly. It is essential that victims of sexual assault are given the opportunity to come forward and have their voices heard. It is also important that perpetrators of sexual assault are held accountable for their actions.
The resolution of this case is also a reminder that everyone deserves a fair and impartial hearing when it comes to allegations of sexual assault. It is important that all parties involved in such cases are given the opportunity to present their side of the story and have their rights respected.
Overall, the resolution of this case is an important step forward for both de Laura and his accuser. It is a reminder that sexual assault allegations should be taken seriously and that all parties involved should be treated fairly and impartially.