Ben Roethlisberger a suspect in sexual assault

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Ben Roethlisberger a suspect in sexual assault

Photos of Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who is being investigated for sexual assault in Milledgeville, Ga.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has had plenty of ups and downs in his career from Super Bowl wins to sexual assault allegations.

A 20-year-old college student has accused Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her at the the Capital City bar (seen here) in Milledgeville, Ga. early Friday during a night on the town near where he owns a lake home.

Roethlisberger (center) celebrated his second Super Bowl win with Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes, head coach Mike Tomlin and team owner Daniel M. Rooney on Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.

The guardhouse at the entrance of Great Waters at Reynolds Plantation, the neighborhood of Ben Roethlisberger is pictured early Saturday morning in Eatonton, Ga.

A film crew contracted by ESPN sets up for a shot outside the Capital City night club.

The allegation has riled the town. Here, Paul Kurcikevicus, 24, right, smokes at Buffington's bar in Milledgeville, Ga. Kurcikevicus says he spoke to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Thursday night at Buffington's.

Roethlisberger was spotted at The Brick restaurant and bar Thursday night.

In six NFL seasons, he's thrown for 19,302 yards and 127 touchdowns.

Last year, a woman claimed she was raped by the quarterback in 2008 in a Lake Tahoe, Nev. hotel room. Although no criminal charges were filed, the woman, Andrea McNulty, filed a civil suit against Roethlisberger to compel him to make a public admission and give her an apology and $100,000. In a sworn affidavit, a co-worker said the accuser boasted of consensual sex with Roethlisberger.

Roethlisberger dives in for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, 2006. The Steelers won the game.

Clay Sims, who's daughter Jessica Sims is a senior at Georgia College and State University said Milledgeville is a safe town.

Roethlisberger has been named to the Pro Bowl roster twice.

Roethlisberger sustained serious injuries after being involved in a motorcycle crash in June 2006.

Roethlisberger, center, had some fun with teammates after he snaps photos of them being interviewed during a morning team interview session before the 2006 Super Bowl.

Roethlisberger played three seasons at Miami (Ohio) before being selected 11th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has had plenty of ups and downs in his career from Super Bowl wins to sexual assault allegations.

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