Maurice Washington Faces Charges

Dbqgolfer said:
In my opinion, this is more than just offending someone.

To be honest, I would be fine with the University of Nebraska Athletics having a policy, clearly defined and explained to all Student Athletes, that if you use sexually explicit images to hurt/shame someone, you lose the right to represent the university.  
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These policies apply to all students at UNL. These definitions and procedures are similar to Title IX policies at other schools across the country as well:

 https://www.unl.edu/equity/about-title-ix 

Sexual Harassment.


Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct or behavior of a sexual nature which creates a hostile environment. Sexual harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal (i.e. jokes, innuendos, postings on social media), nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to: (1) an exposure of an actor’s genitals done with the intent to affront or alarm any person, and (2) viewing a person in state of undress without his or her consent or knowledge.


Harassing conduct may include, but is not limited to the following examples:

  • Graphic and written statements, which may include use of cell phones or the internet;
  • Making sexual comments, jokes or innuendos;
  • Distributing sexually explicit drawings, pictures, or written materials;
  • Calling someone sexually charged names;
  • Rating someone on sexual activity or performance; and/or
  • Circulating, showing, or creating emails or web sites of a sexual nature.
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Ulty said:
These policies apply to all students at UNL. These definitions and procedures are similar to Title IX policies at other schools across the country as well:

 https://www.unl.edu/equity/about-title-ix 
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And here are the possible penalties:

 



What Can Happen if Someone Violates the Misconduct Policy?


If a student is found to have violated the Sexual Misconduct Policy, one or more of the following sanctions may be imposed:

  • A formal written warning in the student’s conduct file;
  • Probation for a designated period of time;
  • Loss of university privileges for a specified period of time;
  • Monetary or other compensation for loss, damage or injury;
  • Discretionary sanctions (such as community service, work assignments, educational requirements) which are appropriate under the circumstances;
  • Resident hall relocation;
  • Residence hall suspension;
  • Residence hall expulsion;
  • University suspension;
  • University expulsion; or
  • University ban and bar.
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Ulty said:
And here are the possible penalties:
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I assume dbq means anyone who has ever done it shouldn’t be allowed to represent the university. I’m guessing since Washington did it before he was a student, he won’t be punished by the school. He’ll be punished by the team if he’s punished. 

 
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BigRedBuster said:
Along with what Knapp just posted......Pretty much the entire thing.

The premise behind it is that we should never question someone who claims to be a victim.  Always believe them and condemn who they accuse.

At the same time, she quotes a story of someone who isn't telling the truth when claiming to be a victim.  

Now, I will tend to lean towards believing victims when they come forward.  But, under no circumstance should we just be blankly believing everything someone says when they claim to be a victim.  
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We must be interpreting what she posted in different ways; I didn't pick up on her calling for condemnation in situations of alleged abuse. I interpreted it as her calling for support for anyone who comes forth, and for the allowance of due process to play out, rather than an immediate dismissal of any potential victim due to any set of circumstances. 

 
Cdog923 said:
We must be interpreting what she posted in different ways; I didn't pick up on her calling for condemnation in situations of alleged abuse. I interpreted it as her calling for support for anyone who comes forth, and for the allowance of due process to play out, rather than an immediate dismissal of any potential victim due to any set of circumstances. 
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This is what she said:

It is always appropriate to believe & support those who report a crime against them.

Not every report will b factual, which is why we have laws & investigative processes 2 determine validity, but in no way does this mean we should NOT believe crime victims when they come 4ward.
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I probably jumped the gun on the condemnation part due to the bolded.  However, everything else in the tweet implies to me that we should always believe people who claim to be victims.  That's literally what her first sentence says.

If she is saying that we shouldn't dismiss victims outright.  Well.....I'm not sure why she had to say that.  I don't see anyone doing that publicly yet.

 
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I think sympathy for an alleged victim is acceptable, as is a natural inclination to let due process play out, but I draw a line at incontrovertibly "believing" any alleged victim.

I respect and appreciate Brenda's movement, but that feels wrong, just as it would be wrong to directly ignore a claim.

 
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Enhance said:
 I think sympathy for an alleged victim is acceptable, as is a natural inclination to let due process play out, but I draw a line at point blank "believing" any victim.

I respect and appreciate Brenda's movement, but that feels wrong, just as it would be wrong to directly ignore a claim.
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That's my point.

 
Mike Mcdee said:
I have read through this entire thread. If I missed this point anywhere, I apologize. In the "Revenge Porn" law, it states that the pic or video must be posted without the victim's consent. There are a few questions I have about this one aspect to the law. What would be the legal definition of "posting"? The other is it's be stated that the victims mother intercepted the original message, but the victim then asked him to send it again. Would it still be without consent if the victim asked him to resend it after being told (by the mother) what the video was? It seems odd to claim emotional distress or embarrassment if you wanted it sent again. 

I'm trying to be as empathetic to the victim as I can, I was just genuinely wondering.
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I'm trying to figure out if the "revenge Porn" law is in effect when you send it to the person involved. You aren't trying to out them or distribute it. You are sending it to the actual person in the video. Doesn't seem to me that law would pertain in this case.

 
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SouthLincoln Husker said:
You sound like a preacher!  There is an athlete code of conduct, so please let UNL address this issue.  Some of these young are not as bad as you think and need guidance.  I'm sure Frost will do what is right for both!
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I am letting UNL handle the issue. I am also expressing an opinion on a message board.  Those two things are not mutually exclusive. 

I probably sound alot more like the father of a teenage daughter than I do  preacher.

 
Dbqgolfer said:
I am letting UNL handle the issue. I am also expressing an opinion on a message board.  Those two things are not mutually exclusive. 

I probably sound alot more like the father of a teenage daughter than I do  preacher.
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I have a teenage son & daughter, so I understand.  I also understand how emotional youth breakups are and how sex is more common today in teenagers.   Those 2 together along with a state law that says a teenager can not have consensual sex is asking for trouble.   

 
Dbqgolfer said:
In my opinion, this is more than just offending someone.

To be honest, I would be fine with the University of Nebraska Athletics having a policy, clearly defined and explained to all Student Athletes, that if you use sexually explicit images to hurt/shame someone, you lose the right to represent the university.  
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I think you have very noble intentions. And I don't fault that.

 
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