Dominic Jones Acquitted of Rape; Convicted on Lesser Charge
Former University of Minnesota football star Dominic Jones was found guilty of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct by a Hennepin County Jury. Jones had been charged with third-degree sexual assault for having sex with an 18-year-old woman who prosecutors said was too drunk to give consent. If he had been convicted of that charge, which involves penetration, he could have faced four years or more. His conviction for fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, which involves a finding of unwanted sexual contact, carries a presumed sentence of 24 months stayed - meaning he would not have to serve it unless he violated the terms of his probation.
