Following his arrest on Saturday night on charges of simple battery, criminal trespass-damaged property in downtown Athens, Georgia Class of 2017 signee D’Antne Demery has been released from his National Letter of Intent with the program, according to a school press release.

Here is the full release from Georgia:

“University of Georgia football signee D’Antne Demery has been released from his National Letter of Intent according to an announcement by UGA head coach Kirby Smart.  The release follows Demery’s arrest Saturday night on charges of simple battery, criminal trespass-damaged property in downtown Athens.

The Brunswick, Ga., native signed with UGA in February and was scheduled to report to the University in June to begin classes.”

Demery was arrested late Saturday night after an incident occurred at a Waffle House in downtown Athens. The Macon Telegraph obtained an email from an Athens-Clarke County representative which detailed the violent interaction between Demery and his girlfriend.

“Downtown officers were dispatched to the area of the Waffle House, in reference to a black male choking (strangling) a female. Upon arrival, both individuals had left the area. Moments later, the victim called 911; advising that she wished to press charges against D’Antne Demery for hitting her. Contact was made with the victim in front of Boars Head. She stated that she and Demery got into an argument; he began to get loud, she started to walk off, he told her “walk off again, and Imma show you”. She began to walk away again, at which point, Demery came from behind her; grabbing her on the back of her neck; pushing her against the wall, and also grabbing her by the hair.

“They were eventually separated by friends. Demery was eventually able to reconnect with the victim, in which he threw her; causing her glasses to fall off, and her phone fell out of her hand; causing it to hit the ground which resulted in a crack to the screen. The victim and Demery are dating and have a one month old child together. They came to Athens to attend the G-Day game. Contact was eventually made with Demery who admitted to having physical contact with the victim. There was also an independent witness who saw the incident take place. The victim advised that Demery has been physically violent with her in the past. They are from Brunswick, Georgia. Demery was placed under arrest for the above charges; placed inside the Transport Van, and transported to the Clarke County Jail without incident.”

Rated a 4-star offensive tackle prospect by the 247Sports Composite Ranking, Demery was in Athens for Georgia’s spring scrimmage. He was one of six offensive linemen in the Bulldogs’ 2017 class and figured to compete for a role this summer.

Demery was booked following the incident on Saturday night and released Sunday afternoon after posting a bond of $1,850. According to the police account, Demery and his girlfriend have a one-month-old child together and she has claimed he has been physically violent with her in the past.