Ex-USC football player Joshua Jackson Jr arrested, charged with raping 3 women

Former University of Southern California defensive again Joshua Jackson Jr. was arrested and charged with three counts of rape courting again to 2020, with the newest incident having allegedly taken place in March, legislation enforcement and officers mentioned Wednesday.

Jackson, who entered the transfer portal in April after not taking part in for USC final season, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one felony rely of forcible sexual penetration and three felony counts of forcible rape, the Los Angeles County District Lawyer’s Workplace mentioned in a information launch.

Stanford’s Elijah Higgins falls into the tip zone after his catch in opposition to USC defender Joshua Jackson Jr. throughout the second quarter of their recreation at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 11, 2021. (Harry How/Getty Photographs)

“Sexual assault is a heinous crime that can not be tolerated,” District Lawyer George Gascon mentioned.

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“These courageous girls made the troublesome resolution to return ahead and report their assault, now it’s our flip to make sure that justice is completed. We are going to do every thing we are able to to carry the particular person accountable accountable for his actions.”

In line with the district lawyer, Jackson is accused of raping a UCLA student at his residence between June 1 and Sept. 1, 2020. He’s additionally charged with raping a classmate at her USC residence in March of this 12 months.

USC cornerback Joshua Jackson Jr. leaves the sector after the spring recreation at Los Angeles Coliseum on April 17, 2021. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Photographs)

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The Los Angeles Police Division additionally issued a press release Wednesday, figuring out a 3rd sufferer in San Diego.

“It’s believed Jackson was concerned in extra unreported sexual assaults,” the LAPD added.

USC cornerback Joshua Jackson Jr. narrowly misses an interception throughout a recreation in opposition to San Jose State at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sept. 4, 2021. (Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photographs)

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Authorities mentioned Jackson is being held on $1.4 million bail. He’s anticipated to be arraigned quickly.

Jackson began two video games throughout the 2021 season underneath interim head coach Donte Williams.

The Related Press contributed to this report.