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Felony charges filed against former Tennessee State player

By Tolly Carr

Posted on November 21, 2017

Latrelle Lee arrested and bails out on Monday night.

Former Tennessee State defensive end Latrelle Lee, who punched head strength coach T.J. Greenstone during a game earlier this month, has been formally arrested on a felony assault charge, according to several published reports. He was charged with one count of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury in connection to the attack on Nov. 11 at Hale Stadium.

Photo Metro Nashville Police Dept.

Lee was booked into the Metro Nashville jail on Monday night, several hours later, however, he was able to post a $7,500 bond according to online records. A charge of aggravated assault can carry up to six years in prison.

The Tennessean reported the following from the arrest affidavit:

“Once struck about the face by the defendant, the victim fell to the ground and was dazed and somewhat unconscious from the punches,” according to an arrest affidavit. “The victim has subsequently been having medical difficulties as a result from the altercation.”

Tennessee State's Latrelle Lee was kicked off the team and expelled after punching strength coach T.J. Greenstone: https://t.co/LjmCEsw9Az pic.twitter.com/s8UtqlxjNH

— Tennessean (@Tennessean) November 14, 2017

New video has emerged

The original video, however, doesn’t show the moments that led up to Lee punching Greenstone. New footage obtained by the Tennessean shows that Greenstone and Lee were already involved in a scuffle as their arms get entangled before punches were thrown. You can see that video here.

Lee has some support

A number of Lee’s former teammates and friends have started the #GiveLeeHisDegree hashtag on social media. The posts generally suggest that the 22-year-old senior, who was expelled from TSU, be allowed to graduate. Some posts though even go as far to point out that Lee was reacting to physical contact from Greenstone.