Court is back in session for what is expected to be the final day of the Terrence Shannon Jr. trial.
The trial began Monday with jury selection, followed by two days of witness testimonies, and today, WAND is told the court will hear closing arguments before the jury reaches a verdict.
The former Illini basketball star was charged with rape in Kansas last December. His accuser said that he assaulted her in a bar after a football game in Lawrence on Sept. 8, 2023.
Shannon took the stand this morning maintaining his innocence. He has pleaded not guilty.
WAND spoke with one of Shannon’s agents, Brandon Cavanaugh of KLUTCH Sports Group, who said the plan was always to have him take the stand and wanted a trial so that he could fully clear his name.
While on the stand, Shannon was questioned thoroughly about the events of Sept. 8. He confirmed he was at the Jayhawk Cafe the night of the alleged assault.
Shannon said that after going to the UI-KU football game, he had briefly stopped by a KU basketball player’s apartment before heading to the bar.
