Tybo Rogers, a running back for the Washington Huskies, is up against some serious charges after he allegedly raped two women.
The California native has been hit with second-degree and third-degree rape charges and was placed in the King County Jail, according to King 5 News. For each charge, his bail is set at $150,000, per the outlet. (RELATED: Police Arrest Top NFL Prospect T’Vondre Sweat For Alleged DWI: REPORT)
Both of the alleged rapes took place around the closing of 2023, and it appears that the University of Washington themselves had knowledge of at least one of the incidents, according to Sports Illustrated.
“The University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletics Department is aware of the arrest of a football student-athlete by the Seattle Police Department. The student-athlete has been suspended from all team activities until further notice. The UW will continue to gather facts and cooperate with law enforcement, as requested,” said the college in an official statement after Rogers was arrested, according to ESPN.
Huskies head coach Jedd Fisch said they suspended RB Tybo Rogers the moment they found out about the rape allegations after taking over when Kalen DeBoer left. Here’s his response to the situation today at practice.
*I am not the reporter who asked these follow up questions.* pic.twitter.com/iMrL8ccEIz
— Alyssa Charlston (@Alyssacharlston) April 10, 2024
As of right now, Rogers’ football profile is still on the Huskies’ official website.
Rogers’ first allegation involves him allegedly assaulting a woman, 19, after they met on the dating app Tinder. That alleged crime took place in October 2023. Days later, the woman reported the alleged raping and completed a sexual assault kit, per Sports Illustrated.
The second allegation surrounding Rogers took place in November 2023 and involved a 22-year-old woman who is a student at the University of Washington. Rogers is being accused by the woman of assault following an entry into her apartment where he allegedly “used one of his hands to strangle her,” according to the New York Post.