More on Atkins incident
Before we mark down the Gators’ Fulmer Cup points for CB Avery Atkins’ legal troubles, let’s take a look at some of the details of the alleged incident, courtesy the Tampa Tribune.
> The alleged victim, Benerah Sanford, told police: She and Atkins argued Saturday on a drive to Atkins’ grandmother’s house. Atkins leaned over and punched her at least 13 times, and pushed her face against the car’s window while he conversed with relatives. Every time Sanford tried to exit the car, Atkins either punched her or stepped on the gas. When the pair finally arrived at Atkins’ home, she ran off and called the police.
> Atkins told police: Sanford was angry over a text message Atkins allegedly sent to another woman. Atkins offered to drive Sanford home, but she refused. He drove home, and left Sanford in the car.
> An eyewitness, Essie Austin, told police: She tried to speak to Sanford in the relative’s driveway, but Sanford was “acting real crazy.”
> Another eyewitness, Norma Lee, told police: Sanford struck Atkins, screaming, “I hate you. I hate you, you know that text message was in your phone.”
Charges have yet to be filed.
> Daytona Beach police spokesman Al Tolley: “It might appear to be mutual combat. Witnesses are on both sides of the fence.”
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