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Notre Dame Denies Battery Allegation Against Marcus Freeman as Prosecutor Reviews Case

Prosecutors are reviewing a Jan. 3 police report after the university said video evidence clears the coach.

Overview

  • New Prairie assistant coach Chris Fleeger filed a police report alleging Marcus Freeman made physical contact in a hallway at the Al Smith Wrestling Invitational.
  • Mishawaka police completed their investigation and forwarded the report to the St. Joseph County prosecutor for a charging decision.
  • Notre Dame said Freeman never physically engaged with anyone and asserted the police file includes video that fully exonerates him.
  • Officials separated the parties after a shouting match involving Freeman’s wife and the family left the venue, with police not disclosing the extent of any alleged contact.
  • ESPN reported, citing sources, that no charges are expected, while the case remains under prosecutorial review.