mateen cleaves

A jury has found former Michigan State University basketball star Mateen Cleaves not guilty on all counts in a sexual assault trial. The former Spartan exited the courthouse along with his attorney to supporters and media. He had been charged in 2016 with four felony counts, including three counts of criminal sexual conduct and unlawful imprisonment...

His gaping smile and his gifts on the basketball court helped Mateen Cleaves lead the Michigan State basketball team to the NCAA National Title in 2000 for Coach Tom Izzo. Now he will be playing for something much bigger, his freedom after being charged with several felonies including sexual assault and false imprisonment...