The lack of harsh disciplinary action is an egregious injustice to the survivors at LSU, said Angel Upshaw, of Tigers Against Sexual Assault.
Author: Kenny Jacoby, Nancy Armour and Jessica Luther, USA TODAY
Independent investigation finds that LSU routinely mishandled allegations of sexual misconduct
Law firm Husch Blackwell found LSU was not in a position to successfully handle sexual misconduct complaints “for a variety of reasons.”
Former LSU football coach Les Miles was investigated for sexual harassment in 2013
USA TODAY sued LSU for the investigation records, which LSU refuses to release. Miles’ attorney said their disclosure would harm Miles’ reputation.
LSU under federal investigation for compliance with campus safety laws after USA TODAY probe
The investigation will begin immediately and focus on LSU athletics and Greek life. It seeks a trove of documents and access to staff for interviews.
LSU knew in 2018 that officials kept allegations against athletes in-house. It did nothing.
LSU hired a law firm to review its handling of sexual misconduct claims after USA TODAY found multiple failures. But LSU knew it had problems in 2018.
LSU says probe into handling of sexual misconduct complaints to be done by February
Following a USA TODAY report, LSU says its outside investigation into the mishandling of sexual misconduct complaints will be finished by February.
Louisiana governor “deeply troubled” after LSU investigation, urges a thorough review
Gov. John Bel Edwards was not prepared to say whether anyone at LSU should lose his or her job, but he wants a thorough and transparent investigation.
LSU mishandled sexual misconduct complaints against students, including top athletes
A USA TODAY investigation found LSU mishandled abuse allegations against top athletes and other students and subjected victims to further harm.