The sophomore running back’s misdemeanor battery trial began Monday morning and should conclude by the end of the day.
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Cook was suspended from the team after he was accused of assaulting a woman outside of a bar in July and charged with misdemeanor battery, a charge Cook denies.
Some details from the courtroom surfaced early Monday.
UPDATE: After a lunch break, the trial has resumed around 1:40 ET.
Tallahassee Police Department investigator takes the stand:
From the off-duty officer who came to the scene:
From the cross-examination of the accuser:
From Madison Geohegan’s testimony (the accuser):
From the opening statements:
Florida State’s opener is Sept. 5 against Texas State. If cleared, Cook could be available for the opener.