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Report: Central Michigan CB indefinitely suspended, facing felony charges
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Central Michigan cornerback Kyron McKinnie-Harper has been indefinitely suspended by head coach Jim McElwain and is facing multiple charges, including two felonies, according to a report.
According to a report from Central Michigan Life — the university’s newspaper — an arrest warrant was issued for McKinnie-Harper. He is facing several criminal charges, including one count of using a computer to commit a crime, one count of unauthorized computer access, one count of computer fraud and three counts of larceny by conversion.
McElwain recently released a statement, saying McKinnie-Harper had been indefinitely suspended for a violation of team rules. The head coach would not elaborate on the situation, however.
McKinnie-Harper is charged with one felony larceny count of more than $1,000, less than $20,000. Conviction could result in 5 years in prison and/or fines of up to $10,000 or 3 times the value of the stolen property. He also faces two misdemeanor larceny counts of $200, less than $1,000. A conviction is punishable by 1 year in jail and/or fines of up to $2,000 or 3 times the value of the stolen property. Using a computer to commit a crime is a felony that could result in 4-to-10 years in prison.
Last season, McKinnie-Harper appeared in 12 games for the Chippewas. He recorded 36 tackles, 10 pass break-ups and forced two fumbles. Central Michigan finished the season 8-6.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB