In a statement issued on Jan. 12, DeFilippo cautioned undergraduate athletes to avoid the establishment, which has a history of police and community-related problems.
In the most recent incident, Boston Police charged Kenny Harley, '01, and Andrew Bryant, '04, with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon following an altercation at the bar after the Eagles' 85-68 victory over Connecticut on Jan. 3.
Two other persons, brothers Michael and Stephen O'Connor of Medfield, Mass., were also charged in the case. Michael O'Connor is a student in the College of Advancing Studies and Stephen O'Connor is a varsity football player at the University of Connecticut.
All four were released pending a Feb. 26 trial in Brighton District Court.
Dean for Student Development Robert A. Sherwood said that University sanctions for students involved in off-campus criminal incidents are normally considered after the resolution of the court case. He said that a conviction in an assault case could result in a "potential suspension" from the University for individuals involved.
-Reid Oslin