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Assault charges stayed against Roughrider Eron Riley

Assault charges have been stayed against a receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Liam Richards / The Canadian Press

REGINA – Assault charges have been stayed against a receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Eron Riley had been charged last August. His lawyer, Noah Evanchuk, confirmed yesterday that his client is no longer before the courts.

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The charges stemmed from allegations that a man was beaten outside a Regina bar in August 2013.

Two other players, defensive back Dwight Anderson and wide receiver Taj Smith, are still accused. A preliminary hearing on the case is scheduled for next week.

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