Alouettes’ Lemon’s suspension reinstated | CTV News
An arbitrator has reinstated the CFL’s indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon for gambling on sports.
The CFL said in a statement Lemon will remain suspended until after an arbitration hearing which has been rescheduled for Aug. 1-2.
The league suspended Lemon indefinitely April 24 for allegedly betting on games, including one he played in.
Lemon appealed the suspension in May, which allowed him to report to Montreal’s training camp and play with the CFL team.
Lemon has helped the defending Grey Cup champions open with a 4-0 record, registering six tackles and a sack.
But with the reinstatement of Lemon’s suspension, he won’t play Saturday night when the Alouettes host the Calgary Stampeders.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on July 4, 2024.
