The 20-year-old FSU quarterback has undergone what is now day two of his sexual assault trial. However, the court still has yet to reach a verdict regarding the case between the NCAA star and “female student [who] said Winston sexually assaulted her in December 2012.” The hearing has turned into a complete mess with “more inconsistencies” and “more lies,” while the alleged victim’s lawyer remains VERY confident, saying his evidence will be enough to persuade the hearing officer “to expel Winston from school.” Damnnn, more details on this case after the jump!
via YahooSports:
A two-day hearing at Florida State that could determine quarterback Jameis Winston’s future at the university ended on Wednesday with no decision and no definitive timetable on when the case will be resolved.
The hearing, which was held approximately two years after a female student said Winston sexually assaulted her in December 2012, was held to determine whether Winston violated any or all of four sections of the code of conduct — two for sexual misconduct and two for endangerment.John Clune, an attorney representing the woman at the closed hearing, did predict that the former Florida State Supreme Court justice presiding over the proceedings will announce his decision by the end of the year.
Justice Major Harding has given both sides up to five days to submit a proposed order on what they think the outcome should be, Clune said. Harding will use those briefs as the basis for his decision, which is supposed to come within 10 class days after the hearing ends.
Both parties have an opportunity to request an appeal within five days of the initial hearing decision. Florida State’s fall semester ends next week and the potential ramifications for Winston range from a reprimand to expulsion from school.
David Cornwell, an adviser for Winston and his family, said the hearing contained “more inconsistencies” and “more lies” about what happened in December 2012. He said that there was “no evidence” presented that should prompt a hearing officer to find Winston violated FSU’s conduct rules.
“It was clear what this was about, absolutely clear what this was about, it is a shakedown,” Cornwell said.
Clune brushed aside Cornwell’s statements, saying that the hearing went well enough that he thinks there is enough evidence presented to convince the hearing officer to expel Winston from school.
