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By Patricia Wen and John R. Ellement, Globe Staff Rape charges filed against former Boston University hockey playerMax Nicastro were dropped today by Suffolk County prosecutors whowrote in court papers they were not able to prove the case againstthe star defenseman. Nicastro, 21, was arrested by Boston University police on Feb. 19after a woman alleged he had sexually assaulted her earlier thatmorning, the Globe has reported. The details of the allegations --such as where the alleged crime took place and when -- were neverpublicly disclosed by officials. Today, Nicastro and defense attorney Hugh R. Curran appeared inBrighton Municipal Court where Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F.Conley s office filed a statement notifying the court thatprosecutors have ended the case against Nicastro. The Commonwealth states that it has met with the complainant inthis case, and she maintains that her initial allegations againstthe defendant are true, Suffolk Assistant District AttorneyGloirann Moroney wrote in the court papers. Based on a thorough review of all of the evidence in the case,however, the Commonwealth has concluded that the evidence will notpermit the Commonwealth to meet its burden of proof beyond areasonable doubt at trial. For that reason, the Commonwealth willnot pursue the case further, Moroney wrote. In a telephone interview today, Curran said that when Nicastro wasarraigned in February, he told reporters that no crime wascommitted, and that he was confident once a more comprehensiveinvestigation was conducted, that law enforcement would reach thesame conclusion - and Nicastro would be exonerated. Today s action by Suffolk prosecutors, he said, vindicates thatpoint of view. Prosecutors conducted an extensive and intensive investigationover the past four months, he said. They ve interviewednumerous witnesses, including the complaining witness, and havereviewed all the evidence in the case. They have reached theconclusion that they determined to nol pros the case, terminatedthe prosecution and declined to prosecute. He added, My client has always maintained his innocence from thebeginning. Our position is that there was no crime committed andour client is innocent. After his arrest, Boston University said Nicastro was no longer astudent at the school, but would not say whether he voluntarilywithdrew or was forced out of the school. Curran said Nicastro has kept in shape since both his academic andathletic career was interrupted by the arrest, but his priority isto complete his education. The most important aspect of his life going forward is obtaininghis college degree, Curran said. Like any athlete he has beenstaying in shape. But hockey is secondary, and has been secondary,to what has been taking place in his life. His education has alwaysbeen the primary focus. John R. Ellement can be reached at ellement@globe.com. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as China Lithium Phosphate Batteries , China Motive Batteries, and more. For more , please visit Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries today!
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