By Kimball Perry, The Cincinnati Enquirer
Hamilton County's prosecutors are reviewing Saturday's Crosstown Shootout brawl for possible criminal charges.
"My office will review the matter to determine whether any criminal charges are appropriate," Prosecutor Joe Deters noted in a Monday press release. "We will have no further comment until a decision is reached."
The game between between Xavier University and the University of Cincinnati erupted with 9.4 seconds left in the game into an ugly embarrassment for both schools. The game, televised nationally, was won by Xavier 76-53. Officials ended it after the brawl erupted.
Cincinnati suspended four players for 19 games. Xavier also suspended four players but for 11 games.
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Deters' office prosecutes felonies that often are punishable by prison sentences.
Deters is a former member of the UC Board of Trustees. His mother-in-law, Sylvia Hendon, a judge with the Cincinnati-based Ohio 1st District Court of Appeals, is a member of the Xavier Board of Trustees.
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