Former Gophers QB was arrested after allegedly beating his victim who is currently in critical condition and struggling for his life.
20 year-old Philip Nelson has been placed under police custody after being suspected of attacking Isaac Kolstad, 24. The victim is now under observation and is in critical condition according to his family's statement. Nelson was then charged with two counts of felony assault.
According to the released statement of the police, officers came across Kolstad around 2a.m. while they were patrolling the city's downtown entertainment district. The former QB was then arrested at the scene and was taken to Blue Earth County jail. Kolstad is actually a former linebacker at Minnesota State University.
Authorities released a surveillance video that shows the former quarterback delivering a kick to Kolstad's head. It also showed also a large population of people where the assault happened. Thus, authorities are asking anyone who can give relevant information about the incident to step forward.
Furthermore, police said that they are still looking for one more person who is also involved in the assault. The other suspect was identified as a white male who is in his early 20s. When the incident happened, he was said to be wearing a jeans and red torn T-shirt.
The former QB left the Gophers in January to transfer to Rutgers. Before he was arrested, he was a star at Mankato West High school. He even gained recognitions such as Mr. Football and Associated Press Player of the Year in 2011.
Meanwhile, Kolstad is currently in Mayo Clinic Health System receiving treatment. According to the report, he suffered from brain injuries, skull fracture and deterioration of the lungs from lack of oxygen. Moreover, his family said that Kolstad is very sick and that they asked for everybody's prayer for his recovery.
If the former QB arrested will be convicted, he could face up to 20 years and/or $30,000 fine for the first-degree charge. His third-degree charge carries a maximum of five years sentence or equivalent to $10,000 fine.
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