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Tuesday, April 25, 2006
More Foul Weather For Finnerty 'A Duke University lacrosse player charged with raping a stripper was ordered Tuesday to stand trial in an unrelated assault case. Collin Finnerty, 19, appeared in D.C. Superior Court for a hearing in which a judge determined he had violated the conditions of a diversion program he entered after being charged in a November assault in Georgetown. Finnerty and two friends were accused of punching a man after he told them to "stop calling him gay and other derogatory names," according to court documents. The charges would have been dismissed under the terms of the diversion program once Finnerty completed 25 hours of community service, but the terms also required he not commit any criminal offenses. Finnerty remains free pending a July 10 trial date in the Georgetown case. He could face up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 if convicted of simple assault.' ################ Update: Plus, no fun allowed: 'D.C. Superior Court Judge John Bayly Jr. imposed new conditions for Finnerty as he awaits trial. Finnerty must obey a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, not be present anywhere alcohol is sold or consumed, have no contact with Bloxsom, and check in with court by phone every Friday.' |