Vols’ Von Pearson won’t be charged in rape investigation

Tennessee wide receiver Von Pearson holds on to the ball as he drags Vanderbilt's Andrew Williamson during the first quarter of the Volunteers' 24-17 win last season in Nashville. Tennessee wide receiver Von Pearson holds on to the ball as he drags Vanderbilt's Andrew Williamson during the first quarter of the Volunteers' 24-17 win last season in Nashville.

By Patrick Brown August 6, 2015 3 min read

KNOXVILLE – Von Pearson is one step closer to a return, but the wide receiver’s path back to the Tennessee football team includes one more hurdle.

Suspended for more than three months since he was named a suspect in a police investigation into an alleged rape, Pearson won’t face any criminal charges relating to the incident, the Knox County District Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday.

The incident was reported and Pearson was suspended on April 24.

“After a thorough review of the investigation, I have determined that there is insufficient evidence to sustain criminal prosecution against Von Pearson. Mr. Pearson will not be criminally charged as a result of the accusation made against him,” Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen said in a statement.

Pearson’s status with the Volunteers remains unchanged, though.