Michigan football team captain charged with felony

Just days before Michigan football is set to embark upon its second Big Ten championship run,

the Wolverines got some bad news.

Team captain, defensive tackle Mazi Smith was charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

Michigan defensive lineman Mazi Smith on Wednesday was charged with carrying a concealed weapon,

a felony, according to 15th District Court online documentation.

The original offense date was Oct. 7, according to records,

the day before Michigan played at Indiana.

He is represented by Ann Arbor attorney John Shea.

According to Michigan’s penal code,

the felony is punishable for up to five years in prison or a fine up to $2,500.

Requests for comment from Michigan football and Shea have not yet been returned.

More on this story as it develops.

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