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FILE – Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter speaks during media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month’s NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has issued an arrest warrant, obtained Wednesday, March 1, by The Associated Press, which alleges Carter was racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against the 2021 Ford Expedition driven by the recruiting staffer, 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, which led to the Jan. 15 wreck. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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FILE – Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter speaks during media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month’s NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has issued an arrest warrant, obtained Wednesday, March 1, by The Associated Press, which alleges Carter was racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against the 2021 Ford Expedition driven by the recruiting staffer, 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, which led to the Jan. 15 wreck. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The NFL Draft had some interesting projections and picks. Furthermore, Jalen Carter was considered one of the highest-touted picks. The defensive tackle from the University of Georgia was going to be one of the biggest picks in the draft. However, disaster struck when he was involved in a terrible accident. While he faced a lot of legal actions for it, the tackle was able to go ahead with the draft. However, some new developments have followed the tackle.
A new lawsuit has come into the picture that involves Carter. Carter is being sued by a family member of a teammate that passed away in the accident. Even after being drafted, the tackle is being followed by his past.
The ongoing story of Jalen Carter and his misdemeanor
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In January, the tackle was involved in a car crash. This crash claimed the lives of both his teammate, Devin Willock as well as the recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. After the crash, he was charged with 2 misdemeanors. Due to these, he was found guilty of two charges of racing and reckless driving. After the whole ordeal, he was fined $1,000 and given a 12-month probation. After such crimes, Carter as well as his former University are being sued by Dave Willock Sr. As per the Athletic, Dave Willock Sr. is seeking $30 million from the defendants in compensatory damages.
Furthermore, Wilock is also seeking $10 million in punitive damages from Carter. Even after being drafted, the Philadelphia tackle is being followed by his dark past. The fateful accident took place in January.
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The unfortunate accident that almost cost Carter his NFL dream
The five-star recruit from Georgia was investigated for a horrible car crash that had claimed the lives of his teammate, David Wilock Jr., and a member of the Georgia staff, Chandler LeCroy. The lawsuit slapped on him alleged that Carter had a specific pattern of excessive speeding. He has previous charges of speeding in low-speed areas. Due to this incident, the NFL-bound tackle has become included in this multi-million dollar lawsuit.
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FILE – Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter speaks during media day ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. Carter, projected as one of the top players in next month’s NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has issued an arrest warrant, obtained Wednesday, March 1, by The Associated Press, which alleges Carter was racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against the 2021 Ford Expedition driven by the recruiting staffer, 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, which led to the Jan. 15 wreck. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
While Carter has finally made it to the league, he is still being followed by the charges that were brought up against him. However, it remains to be seen how the case will progress after being named in the $40 million case.
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