Ruby Whitehorn, a senior guard for the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team, on Friday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors after she was arrested last month for a domestic altercation.
A judge on Friday dismissed felony charges of domestic assault and aggravated burglary against Whitehorn, who in exchange pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of aggravated trespassing and vandalism, AP reports.
In addition, Whitehorn will participate in a judicial diversion program and, if completed, can have her record expunged after one year, according to her attorney, Gregory Isaacs.
“As a result of a lot of hard work and investigation, we were able to enter into a favorable plea agreement,” Isaacs, said. “Ms. Whitehorn is an excellent student-athlete and intends to focus her attention