Tennessee linebacker charged with domestic assault, false imprisonment of girlfriend

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University of Tennessee second-year outside linebacker Ryan Thaxton was arrested Sunday and charged with domestic assault and false imprisonment of his girlfriend, according to court records.

Officials from the university are reportedly aware of the situation and told USA Today Network - Tennessee, "The student-athlete has been suspended from all team activities while law enforcement and the university investigates."

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The records alleged that Thaxton pushed his girlfriend into his room after she refused to come with him to his dorm, and then blocked the door to prevent her from leaving. He was arrested, and released on a $1,500 bond.

Thaxton, who did not play for the Vols last season, is scheduled for a July 23 arraignment on both counts.

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