- September 12th, 2016, 3:17 pm
#516496
Moderators: jcmanson, Sly Fox, BuryYourDuke, Class of 20Something
Jonathan Carone wrote:It’s one thing to be found guilty of breaking the honor code. That would just mean they had sex. But to be found guilty of breaking the sexual harassment, discrimination, and assault policy is pretty damning. It means the school found enough evidence to pass this along to Lynchburg PD for an investigation and criminal charges.+1
While the allegations are horrible, I want to commend the University, Athletic Department, and Coach Gill on taking swift action once the school ruled on their investigation and not hiding this. It would've been very easy to sweep it under the rug (as I'm sure it has been in the past).
Jonathan Carone wrote:It’s one thing to be found guilty of breaking the honor code. That would just mean they had sex. But to be found guilty of breaking the sexual harassment, discrimination, and assault policy is pretty damning. It means the school found enough evidence to pass this along to Lynchburg PD for an investigation and criminal charges.This all day long. It absolutely sucks this happened but I am so glad it is being handled the way it has been.
While the allegations are horrible, I want to commend the University, Athletic Department, and Coach Gill on taking swift action once the school ruled on their investigation and not hiding this. It would've been very easy to sweep it under the rug (as I'm sure it has been in the past).
jinxy wrote:This is enough for dismissal for both in my opinion. Sounds like james was in all kinds of trouble. Wasnt he suspended a couple times prior. Hes now playing for south carolina as a reward for his conduct.What's the protocol for a normal student with these charges? Would they be dismissed for breaking this policy? If so, I would agree they should be dismissed. If not, I'd support whatever the normal protocol is.
thepostman wrote:As long as they don't bring the players back before it all plays out then I think they're goodAgreed completely. The suspensions right now are totally justified because of the situation. If innocent, it sucks for the players and hopefully they can bounce back from it and get a second chance here or somewhere else.
forbidden wrote:If I'm not guilty ur not suspending me period. Their is GUILTY and guilty by association, big difference in this caseThey're guilty of the Honor Code violations regardless of the outcome of the assault allegation.
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