Indiana dismisses RB facing 2 child molestation charges

Published Sep. 22, 2016 6:01 p.m. ET

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WINCHESTER, Ind. (AP) Freshman Indiana running back Kiante Enis was kicked off the team Thursday, less than 24 hours after being charged with two counts of felony child molestation for allegedly having an improper relationship with a child under 13.

The athletic department issued a one-sentence statement, announcing the dismissal would take effect immediately.

The Randolph County Sheriff's Department said the charges were filed Wednesday. Each is punishable by up to 16 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

In a release, the sheriff's department said it was investigating a report that Enis and a child under the age of 13 had a relationship. The department said Enis admitted to at least two consensual sexual encounters. Enis was booked into county jail and held on a $20,000 bond.

Enis rushed for 7,014 and 98 touchdowns at Winchester Community High School and originally committed to playing at Michigan before changing his mind and staying in state. He is the nephew of former NFL player Curtis Enis.

He finished fifth in the IndyStar Mr. Football Award voting and was selected as the Mr. Football position winner as the state's best running back.

The news about Enis came one day after backup kicker Aaron Del Grosso was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and public intoxication, following an argument with an ex-girlfriend over ownership of a dog.