Kansas State GA Charged with Disorderly Conduct

Mark Vital arrested in domestic incident, but not charged with domestic assault

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Kansas State basketball graduate assistant coach Mark Vital was arrested in an early morning incident, but was only charged with a count of disorderly conduct, not domestic assault as initially reported.

Why it matters

The incident raised concerns about potential misconduct by a member of the coaching staff, but the limited charges suggest the situation may not have been as severe as initially portrayed.

The details

According to authorities, Vital was arrested along with a woman at the same residence. The charges filed were based on the evidence gathered, which did not support a domestic assault charge.

  • The incident occurred in the early morning hours.

The players

Mark Vital

A graduate assistant coach for the Kansas State basketball team.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of waiting for all the facts to emerge before rushing to judgment, as the initial reports did not accurately reflect the nature of the charges against the Kansas State coach.