Not Enough Evidence to Charge Winston in Rape Accusation

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Florida State University Quarterback, Jameis Winston, will not face any discipline from Florida State University stemming from the 2012 rape accusation brought against him after he was cleared of any conduct code violations.

Winston was subject to a two day investigative hearing, ending on December 3rd, presided over by Justice Major Harding.  In his decision, Harding wrote “the evidence must show that it is more probable than not that you are responsible for the charged violations.  After a thorough review, the evidence before me does not satisfy this threshold.”  Thus, the judge believed there simply wasn’t enough evidence to hold last year’s Heisman trophy winner accountable for any violations of the student conduct code.

Winston, who was cleared from criminal charges for a similar lack of evidence, is expected to play when the Seminoles take on Oregon in the semifinals of the first NCAA College Football playoffs on January 1.  The winner will go on to the championship, scheduled for January 12.  The accuser and her attorney were stunned by the decision and are considering an appeal, which is due January 13.

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