USC football player Josh Shaw reinstated to team

EXPOSITION PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- USC football player Josh Shaw has been reinstated to the team, the university announced Tuesday.

Shaw was suspended indefinitely from all team activities on August 27 after admitting he lied to the university athletic department about ankle injuries he sustained over a weekend.

The senior cornerback said he completely fabricated the story of how he leaped from a second-story balcony to rescue his 7-year-old nephew from a pool during a family get-together in Palmdale.

Shaw was subsequently investigated in a possible domestic violence incident.

USC Athletic Director Pat Haden released a statement Tuesday:

"For several months, local authorities have been investigating the August 23 incident involving Josh Shaw. They have now concluded that investigation and determined that no action will be taken against him. USC also conducted its own internal investigation of Josh, evaluating both athletic department code of conduct and potential NCAA compliance issues. Based on these investigations and their conclusions, and the 10-game suspension Josh has served for code of conduct violations, we have made the decision to reinstate him. The role Josh will have in any remaining games is now in the hands of Coach Sarkisian."

"I've welcomed Josh Shaw back to the team. I'm now in the process of evaluating how Josh can contribute to the team's success," said USC Football Coach Steve Sarkisian.