A suspended LSU football player files a federal Title IX complaint accusing the university he was unjustly suspended on an accusation he had non-consensual sex with a female student. The unnamed player’s attorney Susan Stone says their client was not given access to evidence until after his guilt was already determined by the school.
“We are hoping that our client will be given an opportunity to be heard and confront the people accusing him and that includes cross-examination,” said Stone.
The player is remaining anonymous. In court documents he’s referred to as “John Doe” and is a resident of Alabama.
He was suspended from LSU last month and it’s a year-long suspension. Stone says he’s lost his scholarship and she says this could have a long-lasting impact on the player’s life.
“If you are going to have any chance at a professional career, each year is critical in gaining the attention of would be recruiters,” said Stone.
Kristina Supler is another attorney working on the case and she says the school’s actions are a due process violation and the message is clear: be fair.
“The school needs to be held accountable for giving students the rights that students are promised when they enroll in the school,” said Supler.
The player’s legal team hopes LSU will vacate their decision, restore his scholarship and allow him to return to the football team in good academic standing. LSU says they do not comment on pending litigation.
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