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Oregon receiver Messiah Hampton arrested over high-speed police chase
Oregon freshman wide receiver Messiah Hampton was arrested in connection with an Oct. 18 high-speed chase, ESPN reported.[2] He faces charges of attempting to elude police and reckless driving, per ESPN; The Athletic reported the evading charge is a felony.[2, 3]
The Athletic reported the incident occurred the morning after Oregon defeated Nebraska.[3] The New York Post reported the arrest came one day before Oregon hosted No. 20 Northwestern, and said two cars eluded police in the chase.[1]
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