A federal judge has dismissed former Penn State running back Austin Scott's civil lawsuit against the university, police and a female acquaintance over a rape charge against him that was later dropped.
The judge said in Monday's ruling that he found no evidence to support Scott's accusation that the woman, the school and police conspired against him.
Scott's attorney has said his client's aspirations to play in the NFL were damaged after the charges were filed in October 2007.
He had been suspended that month for violating team rules and never played for Penn State again.
Prosecutors withdrew the charges in 2008, and Scott filed the civil suit in 2009. Centre County prosecutors had been named in the suit but a judge removed them after determining they had immunity.
Suit Filed by Ex-Penn State RB Thrown Out
Judge dismisses Austin Scott's lawsuit against the university, police and a female over a rape charge against him
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