re: Details of each player/case in the USA Today article

We went from NFLSU to RapeU

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I'm not saying they did anything wrong, I'm just saying we need to know that the right thing was done and confirm they didn't cover anything up.

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I’m not sure it’s that simple, though. The only confirmation anyone (especially the media) will accept is either:

A) Public acknowledgement that an investigation was performed and disciplinary actions were taken, or

B) Public acknowledgement that an investigation was performed, disciplinary action was not taken, and justification for that decision.

So for the sake of argument - let’s say a girl accuses a player of misconduct and the university investigates. They find that the allegations are not credible, or the player proves there was no wrongdoing. Maybe they temporarily suspended the player during the investigation then reinstated him after he was quickly cleared. There are no police reports because the police were never involved.

So now the media gets wind of the allegations and demands that LSU address why they did or did not discipline the player. It is not right for the school to drag the player through the mud over allegations that were found to be false. Nor is it right for the school to drag the accuser’s name through the mud. So what do they say?

“We take all allegations of sexual misconduct and Title IX violations seriously, and we are committed to upholding high standards for our student athletes.”

Sound familiar?

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So now the media gets wind of the allegations and demands that LSU address why they did or did not discipline the player. It is not right for the school to drag the player through the mud over allegations that were found to be false. Nor is it right for the school to drag the accuser’s name through the mud. So what do they say?

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It is against LSU policy to disclose any details of a Title IX case unless otherwise required by law. For instance, if a Title IX lawsuit is filed in Court, they may provide confidential information.

LSU may be required to disclose information on a need-to-know basis in order to properly address a complaint, when there is a threat to others, pursuant to subpoena, or other court or administrative order, or as may be required by applicable law. Violations of confidentiality or privacy by any other persons involved in the resolution, investigation or administration of the complaint, including any employee, faculty, staff, or student may result in disciplinary or corrective action.

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Mostly nothing, but if Verge deleted a text, that could be a problem.

I agree. If this is all accurate then I’d say this is good for the program given the circumstances. Looks to me coach O did everything relatively the right way. The dates all pretty much add up to show that when Coach O found out, he took reasonable action. I know some of the higher ups seem to be screwed. But looks to me that O should be in the clear.

Davis was the one they really messed up on

Sounds like the Football Program took action by suspending the players immediately when presented with “Corroborated evidence” of abuse or violence.

Great summary, thank you. I'm sympathetic to the victims and alleged victims here, but I don't see this as damning as some in this thread.