Husker Wrestler AJ Ferrari Indicted on Felony Charge in Texas
AJ Ferrari, a wrestler for the Huskers, has been indicted on a third-degree felony charge in Texas. Court records from Collin County confirm that the indictment was issued on January 15. The charge relates to allegations that Ferrari used a vehicle to evade arrest.
Details of the Indictment
Ferrari is set to appear in court for the first time regarding this case on February 6. He was previously sought by Texas authorities since October when he allegedly fled from police using a motor vehicle. This led to a warrant for his arrest.
Traffic Stop and Arrest
On January 9, Nebraska State Patrol stopped Ferrari for speeding on Interstate 80 near Waverly. This occurred shortly after the Huskers’ wrestling team won against Purdue in Lincoln. During this traffic stop, the outstanding arrest warrant was discovered.
- Speeding Incident: January 9
- Court Appearance: February 6
- Indictment Date: January 15
- Bond Amount: $25,000
Following his arrest, Ferrari was booked into the Lancaster County Jail for the outstanding warrant. He made his initial court appearance three days after his arrest. His defense attorney argued that Ferrari was en route to Omaha to catch a flight back to Texas to address the warrant when he was pulled over.
Extradition Case Dismissed
On January 14, the extradition case against Ferrari was dismissed without prejudice. During this time, the judge set his bond at $25,000, and Ferrari paid the necessary 10% for his release.
Previous Legal Issues
In 2022, Ferrari faced felony sexual battery charges while he was a student-athlete at Oklahoma State University. Those charges were ultimately dropped after the individual who accused him reported experiencing harassment for coming forward.
Currently, Ferrari is listed as a potential starter for the upcoming wrestling meet against the Iowa team scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m.
