Tuscaloosa Police Department on Wednesday arrested Alabama offensive lineman Elijah Pritchett on suspicion of knowingly transmitting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). According to AL.com, the 19-year-old student-athlete posted a $500 bond after he was charged over the incident.
A warrant for Pritchett’s arrest was issued after a December 13 report was filed against him. “Any person afflicted with a sexually transmitted disease who shall knowingly transmit, or assume the risk of transmitting, or do any act which will probably or likely transmit such disease to another person,” AL Code § 22-11A-21 states.
If found guilty, Pritchett could be sentenced to 3 months in jail or receive up to $500 in fines. The charge is a Class C Misdemeanor.
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