A local court formally charged three University of Wisconsin-Madison students Monday for an attack against Badgers running back Montee Ball Aug. 1.
The three students are charged with substantial battery and are scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing Oct. 2 at 10 a.m., according to the Dane County District Attorney’s office.
UW-Madison seniors Wendell J. Venerable and Deonte J. Wilson and junior Robert A. Wilks allegedly attacked Ball at approximately 2 a.m. Aug. 1 as he was walking on the 500 block of University Avenue with friends, according to Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain.
Although three men are charged, witnesses said five men "jumped" and beat Ball, according to police.
During the investigation, police discovered a fight allegedly took place at a house party July 27 that included Badger football players and other UW-Madison students.
Police have evidence to believe Ball was present at the July 27 incident but was not involved.
