Washington State University quarterback Jayden de Laura has been found not guilty of misdemeanor DUI.
Judge Pro Tem Doug Robinson rendered the verdict after presiding over de Laura’s bench trial in Whitman County District Court today. De Laura was arrested by Pullman Police for allegedly driving drunk on College Hill during the early morning hours of Saturday February 6th. Defense attorney Bill Kirk out of Kirkland Washington served as de Laura’s co-counsel. You can listen to his comments about the verdict by clicking on the audio file below.
Two Pullman Police Officers and de Laura’s father testified during today’s trial. Judge Pro Tem Robinson was assigned to the case after Judge John Hart recused himself from the proceedings to avoid any appearance of impropriety. Pullman attorney Luke Baumgarten also defended de Laura as co-counsel.
De Laura was suspended from the Cougar football team following the arrest. He missed Spring practice before being reinstated by Head Coach Nick Rolovich in May. De Laura will compete for the Cougars starting quarterback this Fall. He started all 4 games for WSU last year as a freshman.