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Former Bills, SDSU Punter Matt Araiza Avoids Criminal Charges in Gang Rape Case

The San Diego District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that former Bills and San Diego State punter Matt Araiza and two of his SDSU football teammates will not be charged in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl last year, per The San Diego Union-Tribune.

The encounter with the girl took place Oct. 17, 2021, and it was reported to police the following day. After a months-long investigation, the case was handed to prosecutors in August.

A civil suit was filed in August 2022 over the incident, and Araiza was released by the Bills shortly thereafter.