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TCU's Turpin arrested for assault of family member

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TCU wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested Sunday for assault with bodily injury of a family member, according to Tarrant County Jail records obtained by Drew Davison of the Star-Telegram.

Turpin has since been released from jail.

"Texas Christian University is aware that one of its students was recently arrested for a reported domestic situation," TCU said in a statement. "The university takes these types of reports very seriously and is continuing to gather information to determine next steps. TCU expects its students to behave in an ethical manner, abide by campus policies and adhere to state and federal law.

"The student also may face a charge of violating the University Code of Student Conduct, the results of which are independent and separate from any legal charges."

Head coach Gary Patterson announced Monday that Turpin has been suspended from the team, according to Chuck Carlton of the Dallas Morning News.

The senior had his second return touchdown of the season against Oklahoma on Saturday, a career-best 99-yard play.

He has 29 receptions for 410 yards and three touchdowns this season, and ranks second in Big-12 all-purpose yards.

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