Charlotte FC player dies following boating accident in South Florida: Friday, Jan 20

Charlotte Football Club defender Anton Walkes died early Thursday morning following a boating accident in South Florida, the club announced.Walkes was 25.Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Walkes was operating a vessel on Wednesday around 3 p.m. near the Miami Marine Stadium basin before it made contact with another vessel on the water. Officials said Walkes was found unconscious and transported to shore by Miami Fire Rescue where he received CPR. Walkes died Thursday morning, officials said. It is unclear at this time what type of watercraft Walkes was operating at the time of the crash. “Everyone at Tepper Sports & Entertainment is devastated by the tragic passing of Anton Walkes. He was a tremendous son, father, partner and teammate whose joyous approach to life touched everyone he met,” Owner David Tepper, said. “Anton made those around him better people in all areas of life and represented Charlotte FC to the highest standard both on and off the pitch. He will be greatly missed by many and our thoughts and prayers are with Anton’s family during this heartbreaking time. The Club offers its full support to all those impacted during this period of mourning.”  READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-south-florida-death-anton-walkes/275-83a0fc7a-6108-4523-b3b0-67be7e9f3de6The third day of a trial involving a former Myers Park High School student's alleged sexual assault wrapped up Thursday in which a judge granted a motion from the City of Charlotte to drop claims against the city in the lawsuit.The motion was granted on the basis that Doe's lawyer could not prove the City of Charlotte or the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department was made aware or had notice that a student resource officer wasn't taking cases or reports of sexual misconduct seriously so this behavior could not be corrected.The trial's third day also saw Jane Doe take the stand to testify. She accuses Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools of not properly investigating her claims of sexual assault. The judge said there was enough evidence for a jury to decide if this is true.This all comes after a full day of testimony from Jane Doe, herself. For hours Thursday morning, Doe’s lawyers had her detail her alleged sexual assault, and CMS‘s response, or lack thereof.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/wake-up-charlotte/myers-park-sexual-assault-lawsuit-news-charlotte/275-8231b017-8c6b-419b-97e8-a3913c356278Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!