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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Tennessee Women's Basketball Star Arrested On Serious Felony Charges
Tennessee Women's Basketball Star Arrested On Serious Felony Charges originally appeared on The Spun. The UT guard had a run-in with the law this weekend. A member of the Lady Vols basketball team is reportedly facing felony charges for an alleged domestic dispute, according to a story that surfaced this weekend. Star Tennessee guard Ruby Whitehorn, who started 28 games for the program last season, has been charged with aggravated burglary and domestic assault per Knox County court records. The UT senior is said to have been released on bond Saturday with a court appearance scheduled for this coming Tuesday. No injuries were reported to authorities but Whitehorn is claimed to have kicked in both the front and bathroom doors during a fight with a woman at her home on Friday afternoon. The victim told police she heard glass break and saw Whitehorn in the parking lot. After things got physical, the victim ran inside and locked the door while trying to retrieve her personal belongings. That's when Whitehorn allegedly shouted from outside the home before breaking in, chasing the victim upstairs, kicking in doors and breaking a mirror before fleeing the scene. "We are aware of the situation and are continuing to gather additional information," a representative from the university told the local news following Ruby's arrest. Whitehorn transferred to Tennessee from the Clemson Tigers last year and averaged 11.6 points 4.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game last season on the way to a 24-10 record and Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. She led the Lady Volunteers in both points and assists in their Regional 3 loss to one-seeded Texas in Birmingham by pouring in 16 and 2 in the 67-59 defeat. Tennessee Women's Basketball Star Arrested On Serious Felony Charges first appeared on The Spun on Aug 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ruby Whitehorn arrested for aggravated burglary and assault in Knox County domestic dispute
Ruby Whitehorn arrested for aggravated burglary and assault in Knox County domestic dispute (Image Source: Getty Images) Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball player Ruby Whitehorn faces serious charges after a tense event in Knox County, Tennessee. New information is slowly coming out about what took place at a house in North Knox County. This news surprised many fans and made people wonder about what really led to her being arrested. Ruby Whitehorn charged after late Friday dispute in Knox County Tennessee Ruby Whitehorn, a guard for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, was arrested on Friday, August 8. Court papers say she is charged with aggravated burglary and domestic assault. The Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a domestic dispute at a North Knox County home. According to the police report, Ruby Whitehorn kicked in the front door and a bathroom door after a fight with a woman outside the house. Whitehorn started 28 games for Tennessee last season. She transferred from Clemson to join the Lady Vols. Last season, Ruby Whitehorn scored 11.6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds per game. She was let out on bond the day after her arrest. Her court date is set for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Eric Trainer, Tennessee Lady Vols associate director of women's basketball, said the team knows about the situation and is looking into it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Are robot language tutors 100 times cheaper than humans? Talkpal AI Undo Police said no injuries occurred during the incident. Ruby Whitehorn's arrest raises questions about the incident and her basketball future Ruby Whitehorn told police the fight started when another woman took her phone and passport. Whitehorn said she was trying to get her things back. Police said Ruby was the main aggressor in the fight. She reportedly kicked down doors inside the home and smashed a mirror. Police officers who arrived said she acted violently. The charges against Ruby Whitehorn are serious and could affect her basketball career. Ruby Whitehorn will need to attend court and deal with legal steps in the next few weeks. Also Read: Cam Thomas shocks NBA with bold contract gamble leaving Brooklyn Nets fans stunned Fans are watching closely to find out what will happen. This event has brought attention to Ruby Whitehorn outside of basketball. It's best to wait for more details as the case continues. Ruby Whitehorn's arrest surprised many. People want to know what happens next. As the case goes on, everyone is watching closely for new news and updates about her future. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Tennessee star Ruby Whitehorn arrested for domestic violence and burglary after 'kicking victim's door in'
Tennessee women's basketball star Ruby Whitehorn was arrested on Friday on charges of aggravated burglary and domestic assault, according to a report. Citing court records, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported that cops responded to a domestic dispute call involving Whitehorn on 4:18pm on August 8. Whitehorn has been accused of kicking in both the bedroom and front door of the victim, while a mirror was also found shattered in the bathroom. More to follow
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Tennessee women's basketball's Ruby Whitehorn arrested on multiple charges
Tennessee women's basketball senior guard Ruby Whitehorn was arrested in Knox County, Tennessee, on Friday, Aug. 8. Noted by the Knoxville News Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network, court records from the Knox County Sheriff's Office show that Whitehorn was charged with aggravated burglary and domestic assault following a domestic encounter with a woman at a North Knox County home. Whitehorn, who was released on bond on Saturday, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET where she faces two felony charges for aggravated burglary and domestic assault. "We are aware of the situation and are continuing to gather additional information," a Tennessee spokesperson told Knox News on Aug. 10 in a statement. REQUIRED READING: UConn's Azzi Fudd partners with Steph Curry production for new podcast The arrest report mentions that Whitehorn got into "a physical altercation" in the parking lot with the victim, who came out to the parking lot after hearing glass break outside. Both Whitehorn and the victim began "wrestling/fighting" when the victim's dog got loose and she went to retrieve the dog, per the report. Things between Whitehorn and the victim then went inside the woman's residence building. After running inside and locking the door behind her, the report mentions that the woman said Whitehorn kicked in the front door of her residence and then chased her upstairs. The report continues to note that the bedroom door of the victim's residence had been kicked open and that officers saw a shattered mirror in the bedroom. Mentioned by Knox News, officers named Whitehorn as the "primary aggressor" in the incident from the video provided by the victim and physical evidence at the residence though Whitehorn said the victim was the one who started the fight in the parking lot and she was "trying to defend herself." Whitehorn also mentioned to officers in the report that she was attempting to "just getting her property back" from the woman, as she took Whitehorn's passport. There were no injuries mentioned from Whitehorn or the victim. Whitehorn is entering her second season at Tennessee after transferring to the Lady Vols from Clemson ahead of last season. In 34 games last year for Tennessee, Whitehorn averaged 11.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ruby Whitehorn arrested: Lady Vols guard faces felony charges
USA Today
2 days ago
- USA Today
Tennessee women's basketball's Ruby Whitehorn arrested on multiple charges
Tennessee women's basketball senior guard Ruby Whitehorn was arrested in Knox County, Tennessee, on Friday, Aug. 8. Noted by the Knoxville News Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network, court records from the Knox County Sheriff's Office show that Whitehorn was charged with aggravated burglary and domestic assault following a domestic encounter with a woman at a North Knox County home. Whitehorn, who was released on bond on Saturday, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET where she faces two felony charges for aggravated burglary and domestic assault. "We are aware of the situation and are continuing to gather additional information," a Tennessee spokesperson told Knox News on Aug. 10 in a statement. REQUIRED READING: UConn's Azzi Fudd partners with Steph Curry production for new podcast The arrest report mentions that Whitehorn got into "a physical altercation" in the parking lot with the victim, who came out to the parking lot after hearing glass break outside. Both Whitehorn and the victim began "wrestling/fighting" when the victim's dog got loose and she went to retrieve the dog, per the report. Things between Whitehorn and the victim then went inside the woman's residence building. After running inside and locking the door behind her, the report mentions that the woman said Whitehorn kicked in the front door of her residence and then chased her upstairs. The report continues to note that the bedroom door of the victim's residence had been kicked open and that officers saw a shattered mirror in the bedroom. Mentioned by Knox News, officers named Whitehorn as the "primary aggressor" in the incident from the video provided by the victim and physical evidence at the residence though Whitehorn said the victim was the one who started the fight in the parking lot and she was "trying to defend herself." Whitehorn also mentioned to officers in the report that she was attempting to "just getting her property back" from the woman, as she took Whitehorn's passport. There were no injuries mentioned from Whitehorn or the victim. Whitehorn is entering her second season at Tennessee after transferring to the Lady Vols from Clemson ahead of last season. In 34 games last year for Tennessee, Whitehorn averaged 11.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
