SportsLSU reportedly upheld Title IX rape finding against football player
WAFB, citing university records, reports that LSU upheld the finding on appeal but changed the player's sanctions to “disciplinary probation without restrictions.” He had not been arrested or criminally charged as of its September 23, 2026, report.
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WAFB reported on September 23, 2026, that internal university documents showed LSU's Title IX office upheld a finding of sexual assault and forcible rape involving a football player after his appeal. His sanctions were changed to “disciplinary probation without restrictions.” The outlet also reported that East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore's office confirmed a criminal investigation on September 22 into the alleged October 18, 2025, assault. Moore said he requested records from LSU, police and other agencies. A defense attorney not involved in the case told WAFB that privacy safeguards meant LSU was not required to automatically refer the administrative finding to police. LSU said it followed its Title IX procedures and would continue cooperating with law enforcement. The player had not been arrested or criminally charged as of WAFB's September 23 report.
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LSU reportedly upheld Title IX rape finding against football player
WAFB, citing university records, reports that LSU upheld the finding on appeal but changed the player's sanctions to “disciplinary probation without restrictions.” He had not been arrested or criminally charged as of its September 23, 2026, report.
TLDR
WAFB reported on September 23, 2026, that internal university documents showed LSU's Title IX office upheld a finding of sexual assault and forcible rape involving a football player after his appeal. His sanctions were changed to “disciplinary probation without restrictions.” The outlet also reported that East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore's office confirmed a criminal investigation on September 22 into the alleged October 18, 2025, assault. Moore said he requested records from LSU, police and other agencies. A defense attorney not involved in the case told WAFB that privacy safeguards meant LSU was not required to automatically refer the administrative finding to police. LSU said it followed its Title IX procedures and would continue cooperating with law enforcement. The player had not been arrested or criminally charged as of WAFB's September 23 report.