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Signs point to Gotsis participating in Broncos offseason program

The Denver Broncos begin their offseason conditioning program on April 16. Adam Gotsis has been spotted multiple times by teammates working out on his own at the Broncos' facility in recent days.
Credit: © Ron Chenoy | 2017 Nov 19
Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis (99) during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

KUSA – Adam Gotsis is dealing with 90 days of suspense.

Gotsis awaits a Fulton County, Georgia district attorney investigation into a possible strongarm rape charge stemming from an incident that occurred nearly five years before it was reported to the Atlanta Police Department.

Gotsis was arrested on suspicion of the rape charge – but not formally charged -- on March 7 in Atlanta and released on bond.

“It was unfortunate that the police department decided to make an arrest before fully conferring with the DA as to whether they were going to prosecute the case or not based on the evidence,’’ said Manny Arora, one of the lead partners for the Arora & LaScala law firm that is representing Gotsis. “But we’re hoping for a good result for Mr. Gotsis.’’

According to Chris Hopper, spokesman for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and its Crime Against Women and Children Unit, the results of the investigation are expected within 90 days.

The Broncos begin their offseason conditioning program on April 16. Gotsis has been spotted multiple times by teammates working out on his own at the Broncos’ facility in recent days, an indication he would be permitted by the team and league to participate in the team’s voluntary offseason program if he chooses.

Broncos have familiarity dealing with a player accused of a serious crime in the offseason.

Back in 2015, Broncos defensive lineman Antonio Smith was under investigation for a child abuse situation that a Texas district attorney described as “sexual in nature.” A week after the investigation was announced in Texas, Smith decided it was best for him to skip the voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) so he could tend to his legal affairs.

In Smith's situation, he was more active working on his defense as it was a recent allegation. Smith rejoined the team for the start of training camp and played the entire season with his case pending. It wasn’t until mid-January 2016 that it was announced no charges would be filed.

Gotsis has cooperated with law enforcement regarding the alleged incident that occurred on March 9, 2013 when he was a student-athlete at Georgia Tech. According to the victim’s statement to police, Gotsis had intercourse with a 25-year-old female “against her will.’’

Even if no charges are filed against Gotsis, the statute of limitations for such rape cases is 15 years.

Gotsis, 25, was the Broncos’ second-round draft pick in 2015 and has so far collected $2.14 million in signing bonus and salary.

A native of Melbourne, Australia, Gotsis played sparingly as a rookie, but started 13 of 16 games last year, registering 41 tackles and 2 sacks.

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