A month ago Colorado defensive lineman Josh Tupou was charged for assault following a house party turning ugly. Those charges have now been dropped by the Boulder County District Attorney’s office.
Tupou was charged for suspicion of second-degree assault, two counts of third-degree assault, criminal mischief, trespassing and reckless endangerment last month after a brawl unfolded at a house that also had $300 to $700 in damages. Tupou turned himself into Boulder police after a warrant for his arrest had been issued. So what was it that led to all of the charges being dropped off?
Mistaken identity.
At a hearing earlier this month a lawyer representing Tupou claimed his client was charged as a result of a mistaken identity. How many 6'-3" 325-pound guys are there that could be mistaken for Tupou anyway? Whatever the case, the defense stood tall in court and the district attorney agreed to drop the charges against the starting defensive linemen.
With no charges against him anymore, Tupou’s status remains unchanged at Colorado, which should allow him to continue starting on the line for the Buffs when the season gets started.