Sam Stoll gets his hand raised after a win at the NCAAs (Photo/Mark Beshey, The Guillotine)Nearly two weeks ago, University of Iowa heavyweight Sam Stoll told police he had accidentally shot himself in the knee at his home.
Now police say that explanation may not have not been completely truthful.
On Friday, Iowa City Police charged Stoll with "false report to public entity" for not telling the truth about the June 19 shooting, a simple misdemeanor charge that can result in up to 30 days in the county jail and a fine of up to $625, according to multiple media accounts.
Stoll had initially told police that he had shot himself in the knee in the garage at his Iowa City home on June 19 but later said he lied to protect the friend who had fired the shot, according to a police complaint from the Iowa City Police Department.
The complaint also states that Stoll lied about where the shooting took place, redacting his original statement to tell police he was shot while playing a prank on a friend at that friend's Iowa City home.
Police have not identified the friend and do not anticipate any additional charges at this time.
Upon learning of Friday's charge against his senior heavyweight, Hawkeye head coach Tom Brands issued the following statement:
"As I shared previously, Sam Stoll's health was our number one concern and he is doing well. I am disappointed in his actions related to this incident, as they do not reflect our values. Regarding discipline, we will follow all University and Athletics Department code of conduct policies."
Sam Stoll just completed his junior year for the Hawkeyes, earning All-American honors at the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships by placing fifth in the 285-pound bracket, and being presented with the Gorriarian Trophy for most pins in least amount of time at NCAAs (3 falls/8:50). Other 2017-18 season highlights for the 6'3", 215-pound Kasson, Minn. native: crowned champ at the Midlands Christmastime tournament, and placed fourth at Big Ten Championships, with an overall record of 25-6 this season, including 10 falls - the most for any Hawkeye this year.
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