Dragovic accused felony assault,reinstated by UCLA

[Moonlight]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/basketball/la-sp-dragovic-ucla26-2009nov26,0,557710.story
UCLA is also dealing with this:

Coaches and athletic directors know it looks bad when an athlete facing criminal prosecution is allowed to play. But they must also consider the presumption of innocence and the legal system's often sluggish pace -- a suspended player's season could end while he awaits trial.

In Dragovic's case, Howland met with Athletic Director Dan Guerrero to discuss the options.

"While Nikola has been charged, nothing has yet been proven," Guerrero said in an e-mail to The Times. "We will continue to monitor the legal proceedings closely and, of course, reserve the right to impose additional sanctions should the situation merit them."

 

[Bob_Loblaw]

I guess that is one way to handle the situation, but I strongly believe that we have handled the situation in the best possible way. There is a presumption of innocence, but that really isn't how the real world works. I just think the U had a ton more to lose if things went south in the proceedings than they had to gain by playing Mbakwe if things worked out in his favor.