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Dak Prescott Won't Be Charged In Alleged 2017 Assault

May 3, 2024 9:15 AM

Dallas police will not pursue sexual assault charges against Dak Prescott, with a police spokesperson saying that detectives determined there was insufficient evidence an offense was committed.

The case stemmed from an alleged incident that occurred in 2017 in which a woman said Prescott assaulted her in the back of an SUV in a strip club parking lot.

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Illinois Gov.: Bears' Stadium Plan A 'Nonstarter'

May 2, 2024 9:10 AM

The Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a "nonstarter," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office said after top aides met with team officials.

The Bears unveiled a $5 billion plan calling for public funding last week for an enclosed facility to be built next to their longtime home at Soldier Field. 

"As the Governor has said, the current proposal is a non-starter for the state," press secretary Alex Gough said in a statement.

"In order to subsidize a brand new stadium for a privately owned sports team, the Governor would need to see a demonstrable and tangible benefit to the taxpayers of Illinois. The Governor's office remains open to conversations with the Bears, lawmakers, and other stakeholders with the understanding that responsible fiscal stewardship of tax-payer dollars remains the foremost priority."

The Bears' plan calls for $3.2 billion for the new stadium plus an additional $1.5 billion in infrastructure. The proposal calls for $2.025 billion from the Bears, $300 million from an NFL loan and $900 million in bonds from the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority.

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