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Western Michigan dismisses two players; each faces criminal charges

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Two Western Michigan football players were kicked off the team Sunday, after a prosecutor announced that they would face three criminal charges for allegedly pushing their way into a woman's apartment and robbing her.

Kalamazoo County Prosecutor Jeff Getting said his office has authorized charges of armed robbery, first-degree home invasion and larceny in a building against linebacker Ron George and wide receiver Bryson White.

During a court appearance Monday, bond was set at $100,000 for each.

George asked for a court-appointed lawyer. White said he has an attorney, but he appeared by video from jail without one.

Getting said that if convicted on all the charges, the two men could face life in prison.

The two men are accused of using a gun and knife to rob a woman at about 9 p.m. Friday.

Western Michigan coach P.J. Fleck said, "We are moving forward," and declined to comment further.