A former New Mexico State basketball player, Kim Aiken Jr., has agreed to a plea deal in a sexual assault case that implicated his teammates and ended the season.
Aiken pleaded guilty to two felony counts of false imprisonment and one count of conspiracy, agreeing to testify against teammate Deshawndre Washington, whose trial is scheduled.
The case revealed disturbing rituals where defendants allegedly restrained victims and committed acts of sexual violence, reflecting findings from the school's Title IX investigation.
The university has faced severe repercussions, including an $8 million payout to victims in a civil lawsuit, highlighting the severe systemic issues within its athletics.
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