K. State player charged with abusing 2-month-old boy

Patton kicked off Kansas State team after child-abuse charges

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Kansas State running back Leon Patton was accused of shaking a 2-month-old boy and charged with child abuse. He was dismissed from the team Friday.

The 20-year-old junior was arrested and jailed Thursday on $30,000 bond for his actions July 15, police said.

Patton shook the baby "feloniously and intentionally," according to the arrest warrant. Police spokesman Lt. Kurt Moldrup said the matter was reported to police when it happened, prompting an investigation. He would not provide information on the now-4-month-old boy's whereabouts or condition.

Patton already had been suspended from the team after a July traffic stop led to the discovery of outstanding warrants from 2007, one for stealing two video games from a Wal-Mart. He also was cited for an unpaid parking ticket. After pleading no contest, Patton was sentenced to six months' probation and fined $100.

Kansas State coach Ron Prince announced Patton's dismissal from the team. The school said it would make no further comment because of the investigation.

Patton was projected to start this season after rushing for 390 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore.

What a loser (assuming he's guilty...innocent until proven guilty).

catbox_9 wrote:

What a loser (assuming he's guilty...innocent until proven guilty).

If he is guilty

Someone should shake him

See how he likes it

gs78 wrote:

catbox_9 wrote:

What a loser (assuming he's guilty...innocent until proven guilty).

If he is guilty

Someone should shake him

See how he likes it

I'm sure he's guilty though. I mean I know I'm supposed to assume he might not be, but if you're charged with something like this I'll guess it's very likely he did it. I really don't like infant abuse. If I was on that jury I'd vote guilty even if there was sort of evidence against him, not just evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. I mean it's bad enough to assault an adult, but at least they can try and defend themselves. It takes a real man to be able to beat up an infant

I'll admit I'm not the biggest fan of infants, I don't rush to see them whenever people have them and I don't try and hold them all the time, but never have I thought about beating one. The day I did would be the day I'd go hang myself.

he will be guilty... im sure.. but i think that if you abuse sdomeone or anything that it should be done to u as well.