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Football’s Kemari Averett arrested for threatening to kill girlfriend

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By Micah Brown —

Football tight end Kemari Averett has been suspended from all team activities after being arrested on Monday, October 15th for allegedly pressing a gun to his girlfriend’s head and threatening to kill her.

The sophomore pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning to charges of first-degree wanton endangerment and domestic violence.

U of L released a press statement announcing his suspension.

“Kemari Averett has been suspended immediately from all football activities per further investigation,” head coach Bobby Petrino said.