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Former Buffalo Bills and San Diego State University football punter Matt Araiza will not be charged in connection with theAraiza was one of three now-former Aztec football players named in the lawsuit. Zavier Leonard and Nowlin “Pa’a” Ewaliko, will not be charged either, according to the statement.
“Ultimately, prosecutors determined it is clear the evidence does not support the filing of criminal charges and there is no path to a potential criminal conviction,” the office said. “Prosecutors can only file charges when they ethically believe they can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.The now 18-year old woman alleged that Araiza, then 21, had sex with her in the yard of a house near the San Diego State campus on Oct. 17, 2021.
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