Jacob Fields Charged in Locker Room Assault, Released on $50,000 Bond
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 31
Jacob Fields Charged in Locker Room Assault, Released on $50,000 Bond
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 31
Summary
Jacob Fields turned himself in Sunday to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office after an alleged fight in TCU’s locker room and was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury.
Court records say the case stems from allegations that Fields struck TCU wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma; his bond was set at $50,000 and he was released later that afternoon.
TCU had already dismissed the former Louisiana Tech safety for violating team rules after the incident, which was first reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Fields’ lawyer Cory Dubose said he was denied access to the initial bond hearing and questioned how jail staff appeared to know the $50,000 amount beforehand.
The case deepens scrutiny on TCU after the school revoked the Star-Telegram’s credentials over its coverage, adding off-field pressure as Sonny Dykes’ team opens the season with a loss.