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Georgia dismisses top returning receiver Jeremiah Holloman after assault allegation

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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia has dismissed junior receiver Jeremiah Holloman from the football team after university police investigated an allegation that he punched and choked his girlfriend.

The incident occurred in the early morning hours of April 22, 2018, after the G-Day spring game. It was reported to campus police earlier this month, but the woman did not want to pursue criminal charges so the case is inactive.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says "we expect every member of our team to uphold the highest standards and values of the University of Georgia and Georgia football.