Former WVU football player pleads to theft

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Former WVU football player Korey Harris pleaded guilty in Monongalia County Circuit Court Friday to grand larceny as part of a plea bargain agreement.  Harris was originally charged with armed robbery.

He was among three suspects who alleged held up two men at a Morgantown house last year.  A relative of one of the victims identified Harris at the time because he was wearing his WVU-issued sweatpants with the No. 96 on them.

Harris is a former three-star defensive end recruit from Florida.  He played in 11 games as a freshman, making four tackles.  Harris was suspended from the team before his sophomore season.





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