Ooltewah suspects found guilty in basketball assault case

Sevierville, Tenn. (WDEF)- UPDATE – Three suspects in the Ooltewah rape trial have been found guilty in connection with the rape of a basketball player.

The assault happened during a tournament in Gatlinburg last December.

Two juveniles and a player who has turned 18 were tried in Juvenile court in Sevierville.

None of them have been publicly identified, but investigators have pointed the finger at the 18 year old as the instigator.

Evidence and initial testimony showed that the students assaulted a 15 year old player with a pool cue at the resort cabin where they were staying.

Our crews confirm one of the three defendants left the courthouse with his parents late this afternoon.

The victim’s family members say they plan to file a civil law suit against the Hamilton County School Board.