Suspended Vols DB Michael Williams Indicted on Rape Charges

February 12, 2015

Rick Nyman,

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The attorney for suspended Tennessee defensive back Michael Williams says his client has been indicted, nearly three months after he was identified as a subject of a rape investigation.

David Eldridge said Thursday that Williams had turned himself in and was released on $40,000 bond. Eldridge issued a statement saying Williams "is innocent of these charges."

Knoxville police named Williams and former Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson in November as subjects of a rape investigation. Knox County deputy district attorney said Tuesday the case would go before a grand jury. Johnson’s lawyer, Tom Dillard, didn’t immediately respond to messages seeking an update on his client.

Both players were suspended from the team the day before police identified them as subjects of the investigation. Johnson has since graduated and completed his eligibility.