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Minnesota wresting coach refused to ID athletes in alleged Xanax ring, documents show

MINNEAPOLIS -- Documents show a University of Minnesota wrestling coach refused to turn over the names of student-athletes allegedly involved in the sale and use of the anti-anxiety drug Xanax.

According to a search warrant affidavit obtained by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, J Robinson told police in April that he had "fully taken care of" his team's drug problem.

Campus police have been conducting a criminal investigation into a team member's disputed allegation that Robinson attempted to cover up the widespread sale and use of Xanax by his wrestlers.

According to the affidavit, Robinson said he would provide information to police in exchange for his athletes' "immunity.