Mom, Girlfriend of Rutgers Star Carroo Charged with Assault

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — The mother and girlfriend of Rutgers University football star Leonte Carroo face charges stemming from a fight that led to his suspension from the team.

Police have charged 41-year-old Lavern Carroo of Edison, 20-year-old Maria Vega of Fort Lee and Vega's 52-year-old father, Juan, with simple assault and disorderly conduct.

It's unclear if they have lawyers who can comment on the charges.

Leonte Carroo has pleaded not guilty to a domestic violence-related assault charge. Authorities say he slammed a woman he once dated onto concrete after a football game on Sept. 12 in Piscataway.

The woman received injuries on her hip, hands, elbow and head.

The arrest of the senior captain came after six current and three former Rutgers players were charged with a series of violent crimes.

(Story by: The Associated Press)