Hours after Auston Robertson’s third-degree criminal sexual conduct charge was made public, Michigan State announced that he was dismissed from the team.

That charge was the result of an alleged April 9 incident in which Robertson assaulted a friend after walking her back to an apartment, according to the police report. Robertson was already suspended from the team.

Mark Dantonio released a statement on the decision to remove Robertson permanently.

“The criminal sexual conduct charges announced today against Auston Robertson are of the most serious nature. Sexual assault has no place in our community. While there is an ongoing criminal process, we’re extremely disappointed that Auston put himself in this position. He is no longer a member of our football program.

“Due to the charges he was facing during his recruitment, we took precaution in allowing Auston to be a part of our football program, including a thorough vetting, which we acknowledged publicly at his signing. This was a multiple-step process that continued through his final admission in the summer.

“Following his arrival on campus, he underwent an extensive educational process with specific prerequisites put in place for his participation as a student-athlete. This included daily supervised sessions within the football program and regular meetings with university staff addressing appropriate behavior and developmental growth. He also successfully completed his one-year diversionary program as directed by the court, which included a 22-week course focused on behavior changes that began in Indiana and was transferred to the state of Michigan (Prevention and Training Services). Despite these measures, Auston broke our trust and expectations by putting himself in a compromising situation.

“Our players are representatives not only of themselves and their families, but also Michigan State University, this football program and all of those who support us. We will continue to emphasize and enforce the high standards of integrity, respect and accountability that I have for everyone in this program. We expect all of our players to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects the values and principles of this university.”

That wasn’t the first time Robertson was in trouble with the law.

The former four-star defensive lineman didn’t sign with MSU on National Signing Day because he was facing a battery charge after he inappropriately touched a female classmate. That charge was dropped last month after Robertson completed a diversionary program.

Robertson’s charge was separate from the ongoing sexual assault investigation involving three MSU players and one assistant coach. The names of the suspended players involved are still unknown with the investigation ongoing.

Robertson played in seven games as a true freshman in 2016. He finished his MSU career with three tackles and one forced fumble.