Former Vols LB A.J. Johnson Booked On Rape Charge

Former Tennessee linebacker A.J. Johnson was booked on a charge of aggravated rape Tuesday according to a report from the Tennessean:

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Police named Johnson, 23, a senior linebacker during the fall season, and former teammate Michael Williams, 21, as suspects in the Nov. 16 alleged rape of a 19-year-old female student-athlete during a postgame party in Johnson's off-campus apartment.

Williams also was named as a suspect in a sexual assault of a second woman on the same night who was visiting Knoxville from another state. Police have said that woman declined to pursue charges.

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Johnson was released on Tuesday after posting a $40,000 bond.