Pitt G Dior Johnson Suspended Following Felony Assault Charges

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers have suspended freshman guard Dior Johnson from the men's basketball program following felony assault charges being filed against him.

According to a police record obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Johnson was charged on Oct. 6 for accounts of aggravated assault, strangulation, unlawful restraint, simple assault and false imprisonment. The offense date is recorded at Sept. 5, 2022.

Just in: Highly touted #Pitt basketball freshman Dior Johnson is facing a handful of charges -- which include aggravated assault, strangulation, unlawful restraint, simple assault & false imprisonment -- from an incident that took place last evening. Working to find more details. pic.twitter.com/tYU2JN4Azy
— Noah Hiles (@_NoahHiles) October 7, 2022

Pitt's Athletic Department has declined to comment until after the legal process has reached a solution.

According to a criminal complaint obtained by Pittsburgh Sports Now's Alan Saunders, the incident details Johnson hitting a female victim multiple times in the arms, stomach and head, "making her throw up twice". He also reportedly tried to call off of practice to stay with the victim in fear she would contact the police.

I am not sharing the full criminal complaint, because it contains details that could identify the victim, but just to be 100% clear, yes this is the Dior Johnson that is a guard on the Pitt basketball team. pic.twitter.com/OGVIsVTzhM
— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) October 7, 2022

Johnson de-committed from Syracuse and joined the Panthers as part of Jeff Capel's best recruiting class. The five-star athlete was already impressing at practice.

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