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Indiana Defensive End Tyrone Burrus Jr. Arrested on Strangulation and Domestic Battery Charges

The arrest triggers criminal charges that can carry months in jail under Indiana law and will be handled through the court system.

Overview

  • Bloomington police arrested Tyrone Burrus Jr., and Monroe County jail records show he was booked on preliminary counts of strangulation and domestic battery.
  • The strangulation charge is a Level 6 felony and the domestic battery charge is a Class A misdemeanor under Indiana law.
  • A Level 6 felony conviction carries roughly six months to two-and-a-half years in prison and fines up to $10,000, according to local reporting on state statutes.
  • Burrus remained in custody as of Friday morning and court staff said his initial appearance had not been set, with the first hearing possible early next week.
  • Indiana University Athletics said it is gathering facts, will cooperate with the legal process, and may take further action as warranted while the case moves forward.