Former Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been indicted on multiple charges related to domestic violence.
Multiple reports Tuesday said a grand jury in Clarke County, Ga., indicted Thomas on a second-degree felony count of cruelty to children and two misdemeanor charges of battery/family violence.
The Athens Banner-Herald reported the law enforcement responded to a domestic violence call on July 26 involving Thomas’ daughter and the youngster’s mother.
Thomas is set to be arraigned on Dec. 16.
Thomas, who transferred from Mississippi State, also was arrested in January 2023 on charges of felony false imprisonment and misdemeanor battery. In that case, University of Georgia police said he prevented a woman from leaving a dorm by blocking her exit and caused bruises to the woman’s body, according to ESPN, which reviewed an arrest warrant.
Thomas successfully completed a pretrial diversion program to have those charged dropped in March 2023. The Athletic reported that Thomas was held out of much of Georgia’s 2023 spring practice as a disciplinary measure.
Coach Kirby Smart confirmed Thomas’ release after the recent on Aug. 1, following this summer’s arrest.
Thomas caught 23 passes for 383 yards and one touchdown in 11 games with the Bulldogs in 2023.
–Field Level Media