Penn State coach James Franklin declined to answer questions from reporters Wednesday after two of his former players were accused by police of raping a 17-year-old girl in their apartment on July 7.

Penn State Coach James Franklin faced backlash after he did not comment on two former players being charged with rape

Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys, a pair of former Penn State football players who face felony charges of rape and other sex crimes, appeared in court Wednesday. An unsecured bond was set for Lyons at $500,000 and an unsecured bond for Keys was set at $400,000.

Two former Penn State football players, who were removed from the university and team before the 2024 season, face felony charges of rape and sexual assault, according to court documents filed Tuesday. Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys, both 19, are scheduled to be charged with multiple felony counts, according to court documents.

Two former Penn State football players are facing rape and assault charges following a reported incident involving two female victims, including a 17-year-old Penn State student, on the University Park campus.

Jameial J. Lyons Jr., 19, of Philadelphia, was accused of raping a 17-year-old Penn State student July 7 at an on-campus apartment. He was also accused of groping, digital penetration and forcing her to perform oral sex.

Two former Penn State football players facing felony rape charges are free on bond while they await their next hearing.

Jameial Lyons and Kaveion Keys, former Penn State football players, are accused of raping a 17-year-old after a night of partying, according to police.

Lyons Jr., 19, of Philadelphia, is to be charged with felony counts of rape, aggravated indecent assault and voluntary deviate sexual intercourse. He’s also expected to be charged with misdemeanor counts of indecent assault and invasion of privacy.