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Ferris State hockey player charged with three counts of sexual assault

Darren Smith, a Ferris State University hockey player, was charged last week with three counts of criminal sexual conduct involving a female student.

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. - A Ferris State University hockey player has been charged with sexually assaulting a female student at an off-campus location.

Darren Smith is facing three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for an incident earlier this month. He has a court appearance scheduled for July 24.

The university released a statement about the case:

Ferris State University has been made aware of an allegation of a sexual assault of a female student. The incident reportedly occurred at an off-campus location during the late-evening, early-morning hours of July 7-8. A male student was arrested as part of the Ferris State University Department of Public Safety investigation. The University takes all allegations of sexual assault seriously and thoroughly investigates each case. A commitment to maintaining a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors is our highest priority.

This is an ongoing investigation, and the University is unable to offer any additional comment.

Smith was released on a $7,500 cash bond. A condition of bond requires that he wear a GPS tether. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison.

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