Colbie Young, the Georgia football wide receiver who faced a significant setback with his arrest last month, is now making a comeback. His attorney, Kim Stephens, has provided updates to the Athens Banner-Herald, shedding light on the situation. After being cleared by UGA's Equal Opportunity Office, Young is gradually reintegrating into team activities, including practice. This comes after a thorough university investigation that involved all parties and witnesses, as well as the review of reports and other evidence.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

Young still faces misdemeanor charges of battery and assault on an unborn child. However, his attorney, Stephens, is hopeful that prosecutors will follow the lead of the Title IX office and dismiss the charges in the near future. "We expect and hope prosecutors will follow the Title IX offices lead and dismiss the charges against Mr. Young in the very near future," Stephens said.In the meantime, Georgia has stated that the Miami transfer won't be able to play until the legal process is resolved. He was suspended indefinitely after his Oct. 8 arrest. Georgia executive associate athletic director Steven Drummond told the Athens Banner-Herald Monday night that coach Kirby Smart will address Young's status on Tuesday.Georgia plays Georgia Tech Friday night in Athens. Coach Smart has emphasized the importance of supporting Young while the legal process unfolds. "We want to support Colbie where we can," Smart said earlier this month. "We continue to provide him with access to our facilities and the support resources we have, whether that's Rankin (Smith Academic Center), the training room, mental health, the weight room. But the legal process has to play itself out before we can do anything."

Return to Team and University Investigation

Young took part in team meetings Monday and was at practice for the first time since his arrest. This shows his determination to get back on track and contribute to the team. The university's investigation was comprehensive, covering all aspects of the case to ensure a fair and accurate assessment.Stephens sought reinstatement to the team and the charges dismissed after presenting an affidavit to the prosecutor in the case and UGA. He believes that this played a part in the university's decision. The woman, Young's ex-girlfriend, notified the Solicitor's Office multiple times that she wanted the charges dropped. In the affidavit, she states, "I have requested that the charges against Colbie Young be dismissed because the information contained in the police report is slanted and does not accurately portray what occurred on Oct. 8."Athens-Clarke County Solicitor Will Fleenor has remained tight-lipped about the case, stating, "As a rule, I do not comment on pending criminal cases."(This story was updated to add new information.)