University of Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. has been reinstated to full status as a student-athlete and is eligible for basketball practice and competition after a federal judge granted his request for a temporary restraining order against his suspension amid rape allegations in Kansas. The judge ruled in favor of Shannon, stating that the university violated his civil rights. Shannon had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape, and his return was met with cheers during a game. No. 14 Illinois won against Rutgers in Shannon's return to the team.
Statement on @IlliniMBB Terrence Shannon Jr. from the university: https://t.co/q9IIv86RgC
Terrence Shannon Jr.’s next court appearance has been pushed back to May 10 at 9 a.m. in Douglas County, KS His preliminary hearing is now well after the #Illini season will ended, meaning if there are no further updates, he should be able to play the rest of the season
Is Illinois a Final 4 contender now that Terrence Shannon Jr. is back? https://t.co/0fxWysRjZQ
Terrence Shannon Jr., returned today for Illinois. We discuss the situation on After Dark NOW. https://t.co/lBOJrEBmZh
No. 14 Illinois pulls away from Rutgers in Terrence Shannon's return https://t.co/pJbLhPZmAD https://t.co/hgQxcZiJwJ
Terrence Shannon Jr. SLAM 💪 @IlliniMBB https://t.co/y1XtlPclii
Terrence Shannon Jr., checks in just 2:24 into the game to what sounded like mostly cheers in Champaign. Has missed the last 6 games after being suspended.
A federal judge on Friday reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas. Read the full story: https://t.co/3T9chN6gSz https://t.co/etqh0EaAkA
Terrence Shannon Jr. allowed to return to team amid rape case #TerrenceShannonJr https://t.co/avODHY5Ige
Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. is granted temporary restraining order, allowing him to play after his indefinite suspension https://t.co/bN7EIQc0eB https://t.co/XnshzVMgqF
Judge reinstates Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge https://t.co/jgP7ZUhxbU
Illini basketball’s Terrence Shannon Jr. granted federal injunction ending suspension while rape charge pending: ‘Looking forward to playing for the Illini again’ @jrbullington
A federal judge reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas. The judge said the university violated Shannon’s civil rights. https://t.co/dINCFIcKjd
Judge nixes Illini basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr.'s suspension from team for rape charge https://t.co/VEDFCrMULk https://t.co/tUNwxvnNig
Illinois guard Terrence Shannon will be allowed to rejoin the team less than a month after he was arrested and charged with rape. This comes after a federal judge granted Shannon's request for a temporary restraining order Friday. Full story ⤵️ https://t.co/HVxJA66NsD
Illinois guard Terrence Shannon will be allowed to rejoin the team less than a month after he was arrested and charged with rape. This comes after a federal judge granted Shannon's request for a temporary restraining order Friday, Full story ⤵️ https://t.co/HVxJA66NsD
Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. allowed to return to team amid rape case: judge https://t.co/aAt7mEv3Ec https://t.co/HC6Xe8HFoR
Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr., a rape suspect, has suspension lifted after judge's ruling https://t.co/NoLYp2p2ty
A judge has granted Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. a temporary restraining order against his suspension amid the athlete's rape allegations in Kansas. https://t.co/h4o3ALswPQ
Judge ends suspension of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., charged with rape https://t.co/gyGMuUHFtE
JUST IN: Judge rules in favor of University of Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr in temporary restraining order case; cleared to rejoin team https://t.co/YNZp4RXRzD
Official statement from UI associate chancellor Robin Kaler: “Effective immediately, Terrence Shannon Jr. has been reinstated to full status as a University student-athlete and will be eligible for basketball practice and competition.” Full story: https://t.co/scbyRzVlBv
Illinois has reinstated Terrence Shannon Jr. to the team. "Effective immediately, Terrence Shannon Jr. has been reinstated to full status as a University student-athlete and will be available for basketball practice and competition."