Criminal charges against Falcons rookie WR Zachariah Branch dropped
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Key Points:
- Falcons third-round pick Zachariah Branch is no longer facing criminal charges related to his April arrest in Athens, Georgia.
- Branch was initially arrested on two misdemeanor counts for allegedly not following a police officer’s commands, but prosecutors found insufficient evidence to proceed.
- Branch’s attorney stated that he fully cooperated with law enforcement and maintained his innocence, emphasizing that he should not have been arrested.
- Last season, Branch recorded 81 catches for 811 yards and six touchdowns after transferring to Georgia from USC.