By waiving the right to a preliminary hearing, he's essentially choosing to go straight to trial:
I would imagine nothing that plays out with this case will affect his long-term status with the football program, which is that he ain't comin' back.
Suspended Virginia Tech defender Devon Hunter waives his right to preliminary hearing
Suspended Virginia Tech defender Devon Hunter waives his right to preliminary hearing
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I would imagine nothing that plays out with this case will affect his long-term status with the football program, which is that he ain't comin' back.