USC WR Joseph Lewis Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge for 2nd Time This Year

The Fulmer Cup Joseph LewisUSC wide receiver Joseph Lewis was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Wednesday night after an alleged altercation with a woman at a Los Angeles residence.

On Thursday, TMZ Sports reported the woman fled the home and called police, who later arrested Lewis. He was taken into custody on $100,000 bail.

In February, Lewis was arrested on five misdemeanor charges related to a domestic violence case. He accepted a plea deal that saw him serve 21 days in jail.

No further information about the altercation was immediately released.

Lewis was suspended indefinitely from the Trojans’ football program following the February arrest. He told the Los Angeles Times in May that he was hopeful of being reinstated for fall camp, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 3.

The L.A. native was a 5-star prospect and the No. 31 overall player when he committed to USC as part of the 2017 recruiting class, per 247Sports.

He made four catches for 39 yards and no touchdowns in 11 appearances as a true freshman.

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USC Former 5-star WR, Joseph Lewis arrested; suspended from team

Joseph Lewis The Fulmer CupFormer five-star WR and freshman Joseph Lewis was arrested on a domestic violence charge Monday afternoon per an arrest record obtained by USCFootball.com.

A LAPD spokesperson stated that Lewis was booked on a 273.5 (a) PC charge, which is defined as “corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.” A corporal injury is defined as a domestic battery that leaves a “visible” injury on the victim. The charge is listed as a felony on the arrest record and carries up to four years in prison if convicted.

A USC spokesperson issued this statement after USCFootball.com reached out for a response to Lewis’ arrest:

“USC takes all reports of domestic abuse seriously and is cooperating fully with the law enforcement investigation. While this student code of conduct issue is being investigated, the student has been suspended from all football-related activities. Student disciplinary records and student conduct proceedings are confidential at USC and protected by law.”

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USC player being investigated for assault after knocking fan to field following Friday’s game (The Fulmer Cup Offseason)

USC The Fulmer CupA USC football player is allegedly being investigated for assault after knocking a fan to the turf following Washington State’s 30-27 upset win over the No. 5 Trojans, Pullman Radio News reported Monday afternoon.

A video posted by Cougfan.com captured the scene of thousands of fans pouring onto the field just moments after Luke Falk took a knee in the victory formation to seal the win. In the video, an unidentifiable Southern California player appears to shove a WSU fan to the turf as the Trojans are exiting Martin Stadium.

Source: Report: USC player being investigated for assault after knocking fan to field following Friday’s game