Law firm Husch Blackwell found LSU was not in a position to successfully handle sexual misconduct complaints “for a variety of reasons.”
Author: Kenny Jacoby, Nancy Armour and Jessica Luther, USA TODAY
Former LSU football coach Les Miles was banned from contacting female students after 2013 probe
The investigation, done by an outside law firm on behalf of LSU in 2013, had no allegations that Miles had sexual relationships with the students.
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 official named in USA TODAY reports resigns from presidential search committee
LSU deputy athletic director Verge Ausberry, named in USA TODAY reports, submitted his resignation from the presidential search committee.
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 Gov. John Bel Edwards ‘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.