Illinois star guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was found not guilty of charges of rape and sexual battery on Thursday. This verdict comes as a significant relief for Shannon, who has faced substantial public scrutiny since the allegations surfaced. Meanwhile, NBA legend LeBron James quickly defended Shannon Jr. against his detractors.
Terrence Shannon Jr is an Illinois Basketball legend. This week, Shannon Jr was found not guilty on charges of rape and sexual battery. Certainly, a huge storm cloud that would be life-altering and name-shaming for the rest of his life has dissipated. Illini Inquirer’s Derek Piper wrote an outstanding piece regarding the fact that Terrence Shannon Jr should have his jersey up into the rafters and many certainly agree with the sentiment
