USC Football Player Arrested for Sexual Assault

Los Angeles: This afternoon, 19-year-old Mark Sanchez, a member of the University of Southern California Football team was arrested and booked for sexual assault.

According to investigators, a female USC student alleged that she was sexually assaulted today at approximately 12:30 a.m.

This case is in the preliminary stages and is under investigation.

Anyone with information involving this case is asked to call Robbery Homicide Division at 213-485-2921. On weekends and during off-hours, call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (529-3855).