University Of Utah Football Player Arrested, Accused Of Kidnapping, Rape, Enticing Minor
Jan 30, 2020, 12:42 PM | Updated: 1:24 pm
Terrell Maurice Perriman (Salt Lake County Jail)
(Salt Lake County Jail)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A University of Utah football player was arrested Thursday on suspicion of kidnapping, rape and enticing a minor, according to arresting documents.
According to a probable cause statement, the 17-year-old victim reported that she met Terrell Maurice Perriman, 20, on Instagram. She alleges Perriman pressured her to send nude photos to him, and she in turn received photos that were “sexually graphic in nature,” the report states.
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She reportedly met up with Perriman at his apartment where he confiscated her mobile phone and refused to let her leave, arresting documents state. He then allegedly told her he wouldn’t let her leave until she performed a sexual act on him. After she attempted to leave, according to the report, he physically held her down and sexually assaulted her.
Greg Wilking, Salt Lake City Police Department public information officer, said it’s not clear how long the girl allegedly held captive or how she was able to get away.
“Those are details of the investigation that we are putting together and all part of the charges that will follow,” Wilking said.
He said officers were able to take Perriman into custody Thursday morning without incident.
Utah Coach Kyle Whittingham said the university was made aware of the “very serious allegations,” and Perriman was immediately suspended from all team activities.
“Obviously, this does not reflect the values and standards of our program and we will continue to monitor the situation as it moves through the legal process,” Whittingham said.”We are cooperating with the authorities and university personnel and will continue to assist as requested.”
Perriman faces charges of rape, a first-degree felony; kidnapping and enticing a minor by internet or text, both second-degree felonies; and dealing in material harmful to a minor, a misdemeanor. He was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail.
Wilking said after a “lengthy investigation,” authorities believe there could be more victims.
“We’re concerned that there are people that may be out there that may be victims,” he said. “In cases like these, often there are other victims.”
Wilking encouraged victims to contact Victims Advocates at 801-580-7969.
