Laremy Tunsil Out for Ole Miss Opener After Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed

Ole Miss Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil was arrested for domestic violence after getting into an altercation with his stepfather, Lindsey Miller. The arrest, first revealed June 27, resulted in an NCAA inquiry following allegations regarding contact with player agents, but the charges were dropped Aug. 3. Still, the situation is affecting his status with Ole Miss.

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Tunsil Out vs. Tennessee-Martin; Ole Miss Offers Explanation

Saturday, Sept. 5

"As a precautionary measure, we are withholding Laremy Tunsil from today's game until the pending process can be completed," the school said in a statement, per CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli. "We are cooperating fully with the NCAA and feel this is the best way to protect Laremy, our football program and the university."

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Tunsil's Case Settled, Charges Dismissed

Monday, Aug. 3

"As expected, the case involving Ole Miss left tackle Laremy Tunsil and his stepfather was dismissed on Monday," revealed Riley Blevins of the Clarion-Ledger. "Tunsil's attorney, Steven Farese, told the Clarion-Ledger on Friday that both parties mutually agreed to drop domestic violence charges against each other and had signed dismissal forms last week," Blevins added.

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Ole Miss Responds to NCAA Investigation Following Arrest

Monday, July 6

Ole Miss responded to the NCAA inquiry, issuing a statement on the situation, via Blevins:

Blevins also reported NCAA officials were in Mississippi on July 3 and interviewed Miller after allegations the altercation was a result of Miller warning Tunsil about contact with player agents.

Brett McMurphy of ESPN.com first reported the news of Tunsil's arrest on June 27. A source told the outlet that Laremy punched Miller after he shoved his mother, Desiree Tunsil. Laremy and his mother have since pressed charges against Miller as well.

McMurphy's report also included a statement from Rebels head coach Hugh Freeze:

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We can confirm that Laremy Tunsil turned himself in and was arrested for a misdemeanor, domestic violence-simple assault. The incident occurred Thursday night and involves Laremy defending his mother against his stepfather.

Laremy realizes he could have handled it differently, but I am proud of him for standing up for his mother and protecting his family. Laremy and his mother have also pressed charges against the stepfather. As we gather more facts, we will act and make decisions accordingly.

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On June 30, Blevins reported the lineman's stepfather told police Tunsil was "riding around with football agents" at the time of the incident. 

Tunsil, 20, has long been regarded as a high-upside prospect. He was the No. 4 recruit in the nation for the 2013 class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings, and he remains firmly on NFL radars as he enters his junior campaign.