Now-former UWW student-athlete cited in assault investigation
WHITEWATER, Wis. - A now-former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student-athlete received citations in connection with "a highly-publicized assault investigation," police announced Thursday, March 11.
The incident was reported to police Friday, March 5.
Whitewater Police Department
Whitewater police identified the suspect as Will Schultz, 19, of Whitewater. Schultz was cited for disorderly conduct (assault) and "underage presence in a Class B licensed premise prohibited."
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-Whitewater)
With that, police said the investigation is complete. A university spokesman confirmed Schultz "is not currently a student" and "is not affiliated with any athletic teams" when FOX6 News asked Thursday for an update on his status with the university.
In the wake of the incident, an online petition garnered more than 13,000 signatures from people who wanted him kicked off the basketball team and out of the university. According to the Change.org petition, the student punched a bartender in the face after she turned him down. Her eye was left swollen shut.
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A woman who spoke to FOX6, and asked to remain anonymous, said she is a victim of unwanted advances from the student. She said the student followed her to her dorm room last fall and that she reported the incident to police, but feels more could've been done by law enforcement and the university.
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