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Law firm fired, additional penalties planned by LSU in wake of Title IX scandal
April 23, 2021 10:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - In the wake of the Title IX scandal, LSU has fired a law firm and is planning additional changes. On Friday, the university terminated Taylor Porter, the law firm that has represented LSU for more than 80 years. LSU board Chair Robert Dampf told The Advocate... more » -
With LSU leaders absent for Title IX hearing, students voice frustration at Capitol Play Video
April 8, 2021 7:37 PM
BATON ROUGE – There were plenty of questions at the Capitol on Thursday, and most of them went unanswered. Members of the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children hoped to talk to LSU leaders about Title IX policies. On Wednesday, the university’s legal counsel advised them not to... more » -
Who is Sharon Lewis?
April 6, 2021 10:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - Sharon Lewis, a native of San Antonio, Texas, has been a member of Louisiana State University's community for decades, earning her bachelor's degree from the university in 1991. Lewis drew attention in April of 2021 when a USA Today report announced her intention to file a... more » -
Questions linger over how LSU handled Title IX discipline Play Video
March 23, 2021 6:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - With yet another former LSU employee feeling the repercussions of the Husch Blackwell report outside of campus, many are confused as to why administrators here haven't received harsher punishments. LSU Board Chair Robert Dampf is happy with their response: suspending high-ranking athletics employees Verge Ausberry and... more » -
'I could legit go to jail': LSU student arrested after messaging agent posing as child
March 18, 2021 7:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - An LSU student is accused of trying to have sex with a minor after he sent lurid messages to an undercover investigator posing as a 15-year-old. Agents with the Louisiana attorney general's office took Nicholas Kim, 21, into custody Thursday. Kim allegedly used a dating... more » -
Les Miles' attorney responds to sexual harassment allegations after KU places him on administrative leave following LSU report Play Video
March 5, 2021 8:37 PM
UPDATE: Days after Miles was placed on leave, the former LSU head coach and KU mutually agreed to part ways late Monday night. LAWRENCE, KS. - Les Miles' attorney fires back at the University of Kansas after they placed their head football coach, Les Miles, on administrative leave following... more » -
Former Denham Springs High School coach turns himself in to police
December 29, 2020 12:05 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A former coach with Denham Springs High School was taken into police custody late Monday (Dec. 28) night, according to a news release from the Denham Springs Police Department. Officials say Tyler Love turned himself in to law enforcement on Monday night after warrants were issued... more » -
Grand jury convenes in WBR deputy sexual misconduct probe Play Video
November 16, 2018 5:14 PM
PORT ALLEN- Four months after a WBRZ Investigative Unit report blew the top open about a West Baton Rouge deputy who was disciplined for sexual misconduct on the job, a grand jury convened Friday to determine if criminal charges were necessary. The grand jury was continued to December after sources... more » -
Diocese reports investigation of sexual misconduct involving local priest Play Video
December 16, 2017 7:22 PM
GONZALES – The Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge said it has informed civil authorities of an allegation of sexual misconduct involving a local priest, but its own internal inquiry has not substantiated the allegations. In a statement late Saturday, the Diocese released not only the name of the priest... more » -
Doctor accused of sexual misconduct won't be prosecuted, district attorney says
December 15, 2017 12:58 PM
PONCHATOULA – The district attorney won't take a local doctor to trial over allegations of sexual misconduct. Dr. Gregory Allen was arrested earlier in the fall on one count of sexual battery and two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery. At the time, authorities only said the crimes were committed... more » -
Former State Penitentiary corrections cadet booked for sexual misconduct with inmate
December 30, 2016 7:53 PM
WEST FELICIANA – West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's detectives booked a former Louisiana State Penitentiary Corrections Cadet for sexual misconduct with an inmate. The former cadet, 20-year-old Pernell J. Glover, Jr., was booked with malfeasance in office and sexual misconduct prohibited with persons in the custody and supervision of the... more »