The identify of the Florida Gators player accused of choking a woman has been disclosed

Stephon Shivers’ identify was previously concealed due to his minor status at the time of the purported occurrence.

Florida Gators freshman defensive lineman Stephon Shivers has been apprehended on a grave accusation of third-degree felony false imprisonment associated with dating violence.

The 17-year-old athlete, classified as a minor, was apprehended on Sunday afternoon and then placed under house arrest following his preliminary hearing in Alachua County Juvenile Court.

Owing to his minor status, the institution and law enforcement authorities first concealed his identity from public disclosures. The Gainesville Sun was the inaugural media outlet to disclose Shivers’ identity and the specifics of the charges against him.

Details of the incident and subsequent legal actions

The felony charge of false imprisonment carries significant penalties, including a maximum of five years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000.

Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard oversaw Shivers’ juvenile court hearing and amended the conditions of his home detention, permitting him to participate in school and football practice.

She instituted a stringent no-contact directive with the purported victim. Judge Bullard explicitly said that any violation of this order would incur severe consequences, including potential incarceration or compulsory use of an electronic monitoring device.

The purported victim, whose identity is protected, attended the hearing last Thursday. Reports suggest that the charge arises from a confrontation between Shivers and the victim following a verbal disagreement regarding sensitive material found on her mobile phone.

The victim reported that she tried to exit the room after the altercation, but Shivers obstructed her way. He purportedly seized her phone and hurled it against a wall.

The victim reported that Shivers forcibly pulled her onto a bed, where he shook, restrained, choked, and struck her repeatedly in the face.

The victim’s evidence underscored the terrifying aspect of the assault, considering Shivers’ massive build. Weighing about 400 pounds, he exceeds the victim’s weight by over 200 pounds, exacerbating the gravity of the intimidation and purported assault.

In a disturbing instance, the victim allegedly inquired of Shivers, “Are you satisfied?”

“Affirmative,” he responded.

Stephon Shivers, originally from Brentwood, Tennessee, was poised to commence his NCAA football career with the Florida Gators this season. The arrest and ongoing legal proceedings create considerable ambiguity regarding his future with the team and the university’s program.

The Florida Gators athletic department and university authorities have not issued any formal statements concerning the arrest or the pending inquiry.

As Shivers traverses the juvenile court system, the case underscores significant concerns regarding allegations of dating violence among student-athletes and the actions institutions must do to address these grave accusations.

The community and fans anticipate further developments as the legal proceedings progress and the university evaluates the ramifications for Shivers and the squad.