Georgia football coach Kirby Smart cleared the air on the timeline involving the dismissal of Jeremiah “J.J.” Holloman.
Smart said he dismissed Holloman soon after confirming the junior receiver struck his former girlfriend in April of 2018.
“Early June were were made aware of a police report, and we took immediate action,” Smart said Tuesday morning at SEC Media Days at the Wynfrey Hotel. “It was very unfortunate. We wish J.J. nothing but the best.”
The victim didn’t file a police report until June 2, 2019, more than a year after the incident occurred at 4 a.m. April 22, 2018 — the night following the G-Day Game.
Holloman agreed to speak with the University of Georgia Police Department on June 6.
Later that day, without legal representation, Holloman confessed to striking his former girlfriend after an argument grew physical in his dorm room.
Holloman’s former girlfriend also accused him of choking her during the incident. Holloman told police that injuries related to the victim’s neck were a result of consensual sexual activity the previous night.
Smart issued a statement dismissing Holloman on June 21.
“Jeremiah Holloman no longer represents the University of Georgia football program,” Smart said June 21. “We expect every member of our team to uphold the highest standards and values of the University of Georgia and Georgia football. It is disappointing when this does not happen.”
Jeremiah “J.J.” Holloman timeline
(per details obtained through UGA Police Report)
April 22, 2018 — Incident occurs in Holloman's dorm room, victim goes to hospital and receives six stitches, tells hospital personnel she slipped in shower.
June 2, 2019 — Victim goes to UGA Police Department to report incident with Holloman, tells police she does not want to press charges.
June 6 — Holloman agrees to interview with UGA Police, admits to striking former girlfriend during April 22, 2018, incident.
June 11 — UGA Police report is dated as being filed and reviewed.
June 21 — Smart announces Holloman has been dismissed from Georgia football team.
June 26 — Holloman enters NCAA transfer portal.
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