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Jameis Winston suspended after being spotted shoplifting

Last Updated: May 02, 2014

Florida’s State key player Jameis Winston is suspended after being reported shoplifting crab legs. The team manager Alex Yoder tweeted on Wednesday about his suspension immediately effective.

“As a result of his citation last night, we are suspending Jameis Winston from the baseball team” - Mike Martin tweeted.

Heisman Trophy-winning Florida State quarterback Winston, 20, led his team to a national title on the field this past season, but he continues to make negative headlines off the field; the worse being an accusation for sexual assault.

According to a press conference by Leon Country Sheriff’s house Winston realized that he is leaving without paying for crab legs but did not make any effort to pay.

Winston issued the following statement in this regard.

As reported in the news, last night I received an adult civil citation for petit theft from a local supermarket. I went to the supermarket with the intent to purchase dinner but made a terrible mistake for which I’m taking full responsibility. In a moment of youthful ignorance, I walked out of the store without paying for one of my items.

I realize that I am in the public spotlight and my conduct needs to be above reproach. Over the last year I’ve learned that my accomplishments on the fields can be a wonderful thing for my school, teammates, friends, and family. At the same time, I must realize that my mistakes are magnified and can bring great embarrassment to all those who support me every day. I make no excuses for my actions and will learn and grow from this unfortunate situation. I hope and pray my friends and family will view me as the 20-year-old young man that I am, and support me through this unfortunate situation.

I am grateful to be able to participate in the adult citation program where I will complete community service.

Winston is one of the greatest freshmen in college football history due to his outstanding performance last season. With another strong showing in 2014, he could potentially put himself in position to be selected early in the 2015 NFL draft. With character concerns starting to mount, though, it is possible that he is already putting his draft stock in jeopardy a year ahead of time.

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