Notre Dame: Battery accusation against Marcus Freeman is "unfounded"
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Key Points:
- Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has been accused of battery related to an incident at a high-school wrestling event on January 3.
- The accusation stems from an altercation involving Freeman's son, Vinny Freeman, who was verbally accosted by a local wrestling coach during and after his match.
- Notre Dame issued a statement denying the battery claim, asserting that Marcus Freeman and his wife intervened to remove Vinny from the situation and that Freeman did not physically engage with anyone.
- Police have investigated the incident, which includes video evidence, and the prosecutor is currently deciding whether to file charges against Freeman.
- Notre Dame maintains that the police report and video evidence fully exonerate Marcus Freeman and deem the accusations unfounded
