Texas A&M linebacker Chris Russell still facing charges after teammate Ainias Smith cleared

Texas A&M linebacker Chris Russell is facing charges still for his involvement in teammate Ainias Smith‘s recent arrest. Smith recently had all charges dropped against him from his July 20 arrest by university police, while at the same time Russell turned himself in for an overnight stay in Brazos County Jail for his alleged interaction with police during the arrest.

Texas A&M’s Chris Russell facing charges stemming from teammate’s arrest

Smith was originally charged with driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of fewer than two ounces of marijuana, according to a Houston Chronicle report. All charges against him have been dropped and he was recently reinstated to the Aggies team following his suspension.

However, Russell was charged with “failing to identify and giving false/fictitious information in the arrest involving Smith, as Smith’s passenger.” The report explains that Russell provided a fake name and date of birth when asked for his information by an officer.

The officers at the scene made the decision to not arrest Russell for providing false identification, but following further investigation the decision was made to pursue legal action.

Additionally, Russell was previously arrested by College Station police earlier in the month on July 2 following an accident he was involved in. According to the report, Russell drove his car to a nearby parking lot after the accident and left the scene on foot. Police said he later “admitted to purchasing 60 dollars worth of marijuana that day.”

“We’re looking at both of those cases,” said police via the Houston Chronicle, following Russell’s latest arrest.

Smith however, is now free to re-join the Aggies after his issues and expressed his thanks to coach Jimbo Fisher and everybody who supported him while the situation was resolved.

“I want to give a big thanks to Jimbo Fisher,” Smith continued. “He lifted my suspension on Monday before the dismissal. They had faith in me. Jimbo wanted to make sure I stayed positive and had a good mental state. I appreciate Mr. Ross (Bjork). He lifted my suspension. We had a genuine conversation … He got to the bottom of the situation … never judged me. He was trying to get to the truth. (Bjork) said, ‘you seem like a really genuine person and a good young man.’”