Linebacker From Morris Co. Raped Woman In Pennsylvania, Police Say

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A college football player from Morris County is one of two men facing charges in the alleged rape of a woman that occurred in February 2021 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Daunte White, 20, of Wharton, and Marcel Mami, 20, of Frederick, Maryland, were arraigned before Magisterial District Judge John Prebish Jr. last week.

According to court documents, White, a linebacker for the Saint Francis University Red Flash, was charged on Tuesday with participating in the alleged assault in February 2021.

White is charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse forcible compulsion, unlawful restraint with serious bodily injury and conspiracy, according to court records.

Mami, who also appears on the online roster for Saint Francis’ Red Flash football team, faces felony charges of rape and conspiracy rape along with a misdemeanor charge of unlawful restraint.

The two men are accused of leading an intoxicated woman to the basement of a home during a house party in Loretto Borough, where the attack allegedly occurred, according to WJAC, which obtained the affidavit of probable cause.

"This matter was investigated by Loretto Borough in conjunction with the District Attorney's Office. Saint Francis University has cooperated fully, and we anticipate and appreciate their continued cooperation. As this is an ongoing matter, we cannot comment further on the allegations at this time," the Cambria County District Attorney’s Office told Patch.

According to court records, White was released on $75,000 bail pending a Feb. 8 hearing. Mami was unable to post bail and was held in the Cambria County Jail.