Mississippi State DB Justin Cox suspended indefinitely
Mississippi State DB Justin Cox has been suspended indefinitely after a reported alleged burglary and domestic violence incident.
Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen announced the suspension in a statement on Friday morning.
From the Starkville Daily News:
Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Department Lt. Brett Watson said deputies responded to a burglary call on Rocky Road in the Aspen Heights apartment complex at about 3 a.m. Friday. He said upon arrival, deputies found a female victim with an injury to her head. Watson would not identify the victim.
Watson said deputies arrested Cox, a 21-year-old West Point native, at the scene on suspicion of burglary of a dwelling and aggravated domestic violence and booked him into Oktibbeha County Jail.
Cox has played in nine games this season and has 21 tackles.
Mississippi State plays Vanderbilt on Saturday before playing Ole Miss on Nov. 29.
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