Syracuse men’s basketball walk-on Dominick Parker charged with sexual abuse

UPDATED: Sept. 21, 2017 at 1:12 a.m.

Syracuse freshman walk-on Dominick Parker was arrested and charged Friday with sexual abuse in the first degree, according to a Wednesday release from the Syracuse Police Department.

Parker, 18, was accused of having sexual contact on Sept. 15 with an 18-year-old female “while she was incapable of giving consent to such contact.” The alleged incident occurred in an apartment on Stadium Place, which is located west of Sadler Hall and the SU College of Law, according to Syracuse.com.

Parker was sent to the Onondaga County Justice Center on Friday. He was arraigned last Saturday and is scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

The Stamford, New York, native had been added to the SU roster earlier this month. He is no longer listed on the Orange’s roster. Parker is still listed in the SU student directory, though.

“The University has since issued an interim suspension order against the accused student, effective immediately,” an SU spokesperson said in a statement. “Sexual and relationship violence is not tolerated at Syracuse University.  We are now doing all that we can to support and provide assistance to those affected by the alleged incident. As this is an ongoing investigation, Syracuse University will not be providing further comment.”

On Oct. 16, former Syracuse football defensive end Amir Ealey will be put on trial for two rape charges.

This story has been updated with proper attribution. The story will be updated as more information is reported.