Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr., a rape suspect, has suspension lifted after judge's ruling

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Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. has been reinstated from his suspension after a federal judge granted his motion for a temporary restraining order against the school.

Shannon sought the order against the school's board of trustees earlier this month, so he could return from a suspension after being charged with rape last month.

The guard was granted a preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless, and the school confirmed Shannon would rejoin the team "immediately."

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Terrence Shannon Jr. of the Illinois Fighting Illini handles the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center Dec. 2, 2022, in College Park, Md. (G Fiume/Getty Images)

"Terrence Shannon Jr. has been reinstated to full status as a university student-athlete and will be available for basketball practice and competition," the school said, via 24/7 Sports. "We will continue to review the court order and monitor the case."

"The Plaintiff has established that he has clearly ascertainable rights that need protection and there is some likelihood of success on the merits," Lawless wrote. "The Court further finds that Plaintiff has no adequate remedy at law and will suffer irreparable harm without an injunction. 

"The potential harm to Plaintiff outweighs any harm to the University. The public interest is not harmed by granting injunctive relief to allow for additional procedural safeguards while he is presumed innocent of the criminal charges. Because Plaintiff financially supports several family members, the Court will not require Plaintiff to post bond."

Shannon's attorneys argued the