Topics

More

Jameial Lyons & Kaveion Keys Accused Of Rape, Indecent Assault

Update, 3:58 p.m.

A spokesperson for Penn State Athletics provided the following statement regarding Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys’ charges to Onward State on Tuesday afternoon.

“We are aware of the serious charges against Mr. Keys and Mr. Lyons, who are no longer enrolled at the University,” Senior Associate Athletic Director of Communications Kris Petersen told Onward State. “The safety of our community is our top priority, and Penn State takes any report of sexual assault or misconduct very seriously and investigates any and all reports.”

Original Story:

Former Penn State football players Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys are to be charged with counts of rape and indecent assault several months after their removal from the program, according to court documents released Tuesday.

Lyons, a defensive end, is to be charged with one felony count of rape, two of aggravated indecent assault without consent, and one of deviant sexual intercourse. He’ll also be charged with misdemeanor counts of indecent assault and invasion of privacy.

Keys, a linebacker, will be charged with felony counts of rape, sexual assault, and aggravated indecent assault without consent, and a misdemeanor count of indecent assault.

The pair is set to be arraigned at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, in State College. Their preliminary hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30. Magisterial District Judge Donald M. Hahn will preside over the case.

Lyons and Keys were removed from the program in August after being placed on interim suspension in late July.

Penn State Athletics did not immediately answer Onward State’s request for comment.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

Joe Lister

Joe is a senior journalism major at Penn State and Onward State's managing editor. He writes about everything Penn State and is single-handedly responsible for the 2017 Rose Bowl. If you see him at Cafe 210, please buy him a Miami pitcher. For dumb stuff, follow him on Twitter (iamjoelister). For serious stuff, email him ([email protected]).

Kaleb Joseph Uplifts Penn State Student-Athletes Through ‘Self Help Tour’ Conversation

The former basketball star spoke about mental health struggles in college athletics.

Penn State Professor Accused Of Stalking & Harrassment

Matthew Parkinson, who teaches in the College of Engineering, faces one count of stalking and three counts of harassment.

[Photo Story] Penn State Celebrates 100 Days ‘Til THON

Students celebrated with games, activities, discos, and more at this years 100 Days ‘Til THON event.

113kFollowers
164kFollowers
62.3kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
Sign up for our Newsletter