San Diego’s District Attorney's Office announced that Matt Araiza, former Bills and San Diego State University Punter, will not be charged in the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl last year. The two other players named, Zavier Leonard and Nowlin “Pa’a” Ewaliko, are both no longer on the SDSU roster.
As I mentioned in a previous tweet, some of the allegations against #punter Matt Araiza and two other players are disturbing. Among them, that he admitted to having an STD during call w/ alleged victim (& detectives observing). Be forewarned, these are graphic. @news4buffalo pic.twitter.com/6nGsFk3KGR
— Dave Greber (@DaveGreber4) August 26, 2022
The incident with the girl took place at an off-campus party on October 17, 2021, and was reported to the police the day after. A civil suit was filed in August 2022 and then Araiza was released by the Bills shortly after. The civil suit remains ongoing.
DA announces no charges in SDSU football alleged rape case involving former punter Matt Araiza. From release: "Ultimately, prosecutors determined it is clear the evidence does not support the filing of criminal charges and there is no path to a potential criminal conviction."
— Alex Riggins (@Alex_Riggins) December 7, 2022
Araiza released a statement that read "I am grateful that the District Attorney and the San Diego Police Department have discovered all the facts and found no criminal wrongdoing. I am excited to continue my NFL career."
The San Diego District Attorney announced today that former #Bills punter Matt Araiza will not be criminally charged in the alleged sexual assault case from October 2021.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 7, 2022
Prosecutors determined that the evidence does not support the filing of criminal charges. Release is below: pic.twitter.com/oC8NLztARj
Araiza was a sixth-round draft pick of the 2022 draft by the Buffalo Bills. He appeared in just one game.
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