LSU football player Damien Shanklin under investigation for alleged rape
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Damien Shanklin, an LSU football player, is being investigated by campus police and the district attorney for an alleged rape that occurred last fall involving a female student. This investigation follows a previous Title IX case that resulted in Shanklin's suspension being overturned. The situation is currently developing as authorities conduct their inquiries into the allegation.
- •Damien Shanklin faces a police investigation for an alleged rape.
- •Allegation involves a female student from last fall.
- •Shanklin's suspension was previously overturned in a Title IX case.
- •The district attorney is involved in the investigation.
- 9:48 PMESPN NCAAF — Police investigating rape allegation against LSU football player
"Damien Shanklin, an LSU football player whose suspension was overturned in a Title IX case, is now being investigated by campus police and the district attorney for allegedly raping a female student last fall.
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