Jury acquits Johnson of sexual assault allegation

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - A jury of six women took less than 30 minutes of deliberation to find Florida State noseguard Travis Johnson innocent of a rape charge on Thursday. <br> <br> Johnson could have faced up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted on the second degree felony. <br> <br> The victim, also a Florida State student, said she had sex with Johnson on Feb. 6 against her will. In the probable cause affidavit, the woman said they&#39;d previously had sex although on the third occasion, in January, she didn&#39;t want to. <br> <br> The complaint also said Johnson held the woman inside his apartment against her will. Johnson said the sex was consensual. <br> <br> He was charged in April and booked at the Leon County before being released on $10,000 bail. <br> <br> Johnson, 21, played in all of Florida State&#39;s games in 2002 and was expected to contend for a starting role this season. He made 50 tackles last season, including 10 for losses. <br> <br> Although Florida State has a policy that keeps players from competing while they face an unresolved felony, Johnson has continued to practice with the Seminoles. The 280-pound junior missed most of spring practice following shoulder surgery.

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