LSUDad Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 New report alleges LSU mishandled sexual misconduct complaints involving athletes Keith Farner | 2 hours ago LSU has dealt with a black eye in recent months following accusations involving former star RB Derrius Guice. About three months ago, a report from USA TODAY Sports surfaced that reported that two former LSU students claim Guice raped them during his time in Baton Rouge. The outlet reportedly found records of both women sharing their experiences with LSU — including informing two unnamed football coaches, an athletics administrator and a nurse. Justin Jefferson On LSU's Struggles And Odell Beckham Jr. - The Pat McAfee Show Now a new report from USA TODAY claims that LSU’s failure to adequately address sexual misconduct goes beyond one star running back. Officials in the university’s athletic department and broader administration repeatedly have ignored complaints against abusers, denied victims’ requests for protections and subjected them to further harm by known perpetrators. USA TODAY reported that at least seven LSU officials had direct knowledge that wide receiver Drake Davis was physically abusing his girlfriend, a different LSU women’s tennis player, but they sat on the information for months, while Davis continued to assault and strangle her. The news outlet also found three cases in which, rather than expelling or suspending male students found responsible for sexual assault, LSU allowed them to stay on campus. The men, non-athletes, received “deferred suspensions,” a probationary period during which they must stay out of trouble. “I just think that honestly they don’t care,” one of the women told USA TODAY. “The whole system is on the side of the accused.” Guice and Davis included, at least nine LSU football players have been reported to police for sexual misconduct and dating violence since coach Ed Orgeron took over the team four years ago, records show. But the details of how LSU handled complaints against the other seven, including two who played key roles on its 2020 national championship team, remain largely secret. LSU declined to make 10 coaches and administrators available for interviews. Citing the privacy interests of those involved, school officials did not answer nearly four dozen questions that USA TODAY submitted Nov. 4 about their handling of specific allegations and Title IX cases more generally. In a statement, LSU said it does not tolerate sexual violence of any form. “We are unwavering in our commitment to respond promptly to any reports of misconduct, to investigate these reports in a manner that is fair and equitable, to support victims of sexual assault, and to protect the privacy of our students according to the law,” the statement said. “Putting an end to sexual assault is an institutional priority, and we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 Coach O's response: Quote 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Besides Guice, weren't most of these guys kicked off of the team? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Herb said: Besides Guice, weren't most of these guys kicked off of the team? Pretty much, yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 7 hours ago, Herb said: Besides Guice, weren't most of these guys kicked off of the team? Jacob Phillips and Grant Delpit are named as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Were any of he LSU players convicted or plead guilty to the crimes they were accused of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Hatchertiger said: Were any of he LSU players convicted or plead guilty to the crimes they were accused of? not sure to be honest. i think the issue at hand is how LSU responded to the allegations. Sounds like we’re being accused of not even investigating. Which is a pretty serious violation of Title IX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I'll wait until I hear LSU's side of the story before I pass judgment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutriaitch Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 agreed. just pointing out that a lot of what i’m reading seems to think if there was never an arrest or conviction, then LSU is cleared. when in reality the HOW it was handled/investigated is the issue. Title IX is pretty clear that there are steps that must be taken in these types of Accusations. And not following them is seriously frowned upon. example: while reporting to Law Enforcement seems like a no-brainer, doing so but not getting a Title IX compliance officer involved is a huge no-no. Something as simple as that is a pretty serious offense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishhead Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/17/2020 at 1:55 PM, Hatchertiger said: Were any of he LSU players convicted or plead guilty to the crimes they were accused of? Drake Davis Lester Earl, the gift that keeps on giving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Fishhead said: Drake Davis Lester Earl, the gift that keeps on giving Yep. We should have learned our lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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