US EditionFormer USF Football Coach Arrested for Allegedely Battering, Stealing From Ex-Girlfriend
Jim Leavitt faces felony grand theft and two battery charges after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend and a man, and stealing designer items valued up to $10,000, police said.
- Jim Leavitt, who previously led the University of South Florida's football program as head coach, was taken into custody Monday evening in Pinellas County, Florida, following allegations of battery and theft at an apartment complex in St. Petersburg.
- Leavitt allegedly seized his ex-girlfriend’s Louis Vuitton handbag, along with her wallet and clutch, valued between $5,000 and $10,000, while also pushing a man in the chest without causing any injury.
- Leavitt served as USF's first head football coach starting in 1996, leading the Bulls for 13 seasons to a program-best 95-57 record including five straight bowl appearances from 2005 to 2009.
- Authorities charged the 69-year-old with domestic battery, simple battery, and grand theft, and he remains jailed with a hearing scheduled later today, while his induction into USF's Athletic Hall of Fame is set for October 2.
- Leavitt's recent arrest prompts concerns about its potential effect on his Hall of Fame induction, especially given that he was dismissed by the university in 2010 following an inquiry that determined he assaulted a player and was dishonest about the situation.
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Former USF football coach Jim Leavitt arrested on felony charges
Former USF football coach Jim Leavitt was arrested in Pinellas County on Monday – prompting both felony and misdemeanor charges. Leavitt, 68, allegedly grabbed his ex-girlfriend and took her Louis Vuitton purse, as well as pushed another man at the same apartment complex. He was arrested on grand theft, domestic and simple battery charges as […] The post Former USF football coach Jim Leavitt arrested on felony charges appeared first on The Orac…
Ex-USF Football Coach Jim Leavitt Arrested For Domestic Violence, Grand Theft
Jim Leavitt -- former head football coach at the University of South Florida -- was arrested Monday night after he was accused of getting physical with his ex-GF and stealing her designer purse.
Former USF coach Jim Leavitt arrested for battery and theft
October 18, 2008; Tampa FL, USA; South Florida Bulls head coach Jim Leavitt during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Former USF head coach Jim Leavitt was arrested and charged with domestic battery and grand theft after a dispute with his ex-girlfriend. Leavitt is accused of grabbing his ex-girlfriend by the arm and taking her Louis Vuitton purse, clutch and wallet…
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