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Criminal Charges Possible For Court-Storming K-State Basketball Fans

Kansas State Athletics Director John Currie says he and his staff are reviewing video of Monday night’s celebration after the Kansas State Wildcats’ upset win over the KU Jayhawks, and criminal charges are possible.

John Currie released a statement Tuesday that acknowledges the breakdown in security while the Jayhawks tried to leave the basketball court. Currie says K-State is working with local law enforcement to identify any fan who intentionally touched any KU player or personnel.

Currie added that action will be undertaken with such identified fans.

The video evidence will be turned over to law enforcement so that, in Currie’s words, “appropriate charges can be filed.”

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