Josh Furman Reinstated To Michigan Football Team Following 'Not Guilty' Verdict

Michigan Wolverines football coach Brady Hoke has reinstated safety Josh Furman to the team after he was found not guilty on counts of assault, domestic violence and illegal entry Thursday in Washtenaw County, the University announced Monday.

Here is Hoke's statement, via Kyle Meinke of AnnArbor.com:

"We met multiple times over the past few months and Josh understands the responsibilities and expectations that come with being a football student-athlete at the University of Michigan. It is our job to make sure he continues to grow.

Furman was found not guilty after the woman who filed charges against him--a college friend-- backed off her claims.

Furman, a redshirt sophomore, appeared in 12 games as a freshman; two as a reserve safety and 12 on special teams. He made five tackles and returned one punt for six yards. As a high schooler, Furman was timed running a 4.36 40-yard dash and registered a vertical leap of 38.5 inches.

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Josh Furman Found Not Guilty

A not guilty verdict came down today on Michigan safety Josh Furman, who was facing charges of assault and battery and domestic violence.

Michigan safety Josh Furman found not guilty today (charges of assault and battery, dom. violence),per his attorney Gerry Mason.

— angelique (@chengelis) April 26, 2012

Furman is currently suspened by the Wolverines, and they had previously said that they would let the trial run its course before making a final decision. There is no timetable currently set for when a decision will be made about his future with the team. If he returns, he will be a redshirt junior for head coach Brady Hoke.

Last year, Furman played mainly on special teams for Michigan. He appeared in 12 games last season for the Wolverines.

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Josh Furman Suspension: Michigan Safety Has A Lot Of Legal Troubles, Trial Set For April 23

The Michigan Wolverines suspended safety Josh Furman early on Sunday, and there was a whole lot of speculation and not much substance in regards to what actually happened. Really, the only thing that was heavily rumored was that Furman was a no-show for all spring drills, and the coaching staff was decidedly quiet on the matter. On top of that, the suspension was handed down without any statement from Brady Hoke or the university.

Well the Detroit Free Press did some digging, and posted on some of the details, which brings to light why he was suspended: legal troubles. A lot of them, as it happens:

Michigan safety Josh Furman is suspended by the football team due to his Washtenaw County 15th District Court case focused on three counts: domestic violence, assault and breaking and entering/illegal entry.

This all allegedly occurred on Feb. 11, and he's scheduled for a trial on April 23. The report also has a statement from Hoke, who says that Furman was suspended as soon as the team was made aware of the issues at hand. They'll let this run its course before making a final decision on his future.

There's more information on the piece, which seems to suggest that the hearing might be a matter of formality of Furman's witnesses come through for him. Furman was not a big factor for Michigan last season and mostly played on special teams.

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Michigan Safety Josh Furman Suspended

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