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Tyrone Burrus Jr. will not face charges after arrest in Bloomington

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Tyrone Burrus Jr. will not face charges after arrest in Bloomington

Summary

Indiana football player Tyrone Burrus Jr. will not face charges following his arrest on Thursday for strangulation and domestic battery. Burrus was released from the Monroe County jail the next day after being held overnight. According to police, an argument with Kira Marie Motley escalated, involving mutual accusations of battery. Both were arrested, but prosecutors determined the case could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Indiana Athletics has yet to comment further on the situation. Burrus was part of the team's defensive line and had a promising role heading into the new season.

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•Burrus was arrested on July 23 in Bloomington.
•Both he and Motley reported being battered during the incident.
•Prosecutors decided not to pursue charges against either party.
•Burrus played in two games last season for Indiana.
•He had a sack during IU's spring game earlier this year.

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