Attempted murder charge dropped for Eric Griffin

As reported by the The Fayetteville Observer, The state of Florida on Wednesday dropped a two-month-old charge of attempted first degree murder with a firearm against professional basketball player and Campbell alum Eric Griffin.

The state said the case was “not suitable for prosecution.” Griffin will now attempt to continue his pro career after being falsely accused of a serious crime and having his reputation damaged severely.

“We’re happy that Eric was completely exonerated from these false charges,” Griffin’s agent, Tod Seidel, said in a statement released to The Observer. “Eric is eager to put this incredibly unfortunate case of mistaken identity behind him and move on to focus on his career.”