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New Syracuse basketball walk-on accused of sex crime

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Syracuse, N.Y. - A Syracuse freshman who recently walked on to the Orange basketball team was arrested last Friday and charged with sexual abuse in the first degree.

Dominick Parker

Dominick Parker, 18, was accused of having sexual contact with an 18-year-old female "while she was incapable of giving consent," according to Syracuse police. The alleged incident occurred at a Stadium Place apartment.

Parker, who is from Stamford, N.Y., was arraigned last Saturday and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

Syracuse.com reported Sept. 7 that Parker had been added to the Orange roster as a walk-on.