CHAMPAIGN — Lere Oladipo was charged with three counts of domestic battery Monday during his criminal arraignment in Champaign County court. The Illinois football player pleaded not guilty to all three charges — one for bodily harm and two for physical contact. All three charges are Class A misdemeanors that carry a maximum penalty of 364 days in county jail and $2,500 fine.
Oladipo, who was represented Monday by Urbana attorney Tom Bruno, will return to court at 9 a.m. on Dec. 21 for his intial pretrial date.
“Of course, that’s a serious offense to be charged with,” Illinois coach Lovie Smith said Monday during his weekly press conference.