Documents obtained by the Associated Press show that Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has been cleared of the allegations he faced at a student code of conduct hearing this month.
The hearing focused on sexual assault allegations a former student brought against Winston two years ago. A prosecutor decided not to criminally charge him, citing a lack of evidence.
Former Florida supreme court judge Major Harding wrote in a letter to Winston that the evidence was “insufficient to satisfy the burden of proof”.
The hearing was to determine whether Winston violated four sections of the code of conduct – two for sexual misconduct and two for endangerment. The ramifications for Winston ranged from a reprimand to expulsion from school.
The woman can request an appeal within five days.
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