Derrick Foster
Derrick Foster

Ex-Ohio State Football Player To Admit Guilt In Shootings

Wednesday,  January 7, 2009 2:44 PM

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State football player Derrick Foster is expected to plead guilty to felony charges in connection with shooting two Columbus police officers, 10TV reported Wednesday.

Foster is scheduled to plead guilty to the felony charges on Friday, 10TV's Maureen Kocot reported.

The former Ohio State defensive end is expected to serve time in prison as part of the plea.

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The shootings occurred last April during a raid at a suspected East Rich Street crack house.

Officer Tony Garrison was shot in the arm and undercover narcotics Officer John Gillis was wounded in the leg, 10TV News reported.

Foster admitted going to the house to gamble and told investigators he never heard officers identify themselves before initiating the raid.

Stay with 10TV News and 10TV.com for additional information.

Previous Stories:

December 3, 2008: Ex-Ohio State Player Pleads To Be Home For Holidays
June 2, 2008: Support Letters Draw Fire From Police Union
May 22, 2008: No Bond For Ex-Ohio State Football Player
May 21, 2008: Officers, Ex-OSU Player Discuss Shooting
May 2, 2008: No Bond For Men Accused Of Shooting Officers
April 30, 2008: 2 Charged With Shooting Police Officers

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