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Lawyer for alleged victim in Patrick Kane case withdraws representation

The lawyer who was representing the accuser in the Patrick Kane sexual assault investigation has withdrawn from the case. Thomas Eoannou, who had been representing the alleged victim since the investigation began last month, announced his decision on the basis of ethical reasons during a news conference Thursday night.

Accuser's attorney says he "no longer has confidence" in the version of events that were given to him. Quits Kane case for "ethical reasons"

— Stacy St. Clair (@StacyStClair) September 25, 2015

The day before, Eoannou held a press conference to say that the alleged victim's mother had found what was believed to be an evidence bag from the investigation at her house.