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Trae Golden --- gone

Jenny Wright --- gone

They are not affiliated with Tennessee at this present time.

If some ESPN reporter wanted to dig up this story, can Trae and Jenny legally say what they want about the situation, or do they have to wait out before they can pubicly talk about it? Like a confidential agreement or something like that.
 
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Not a lawyer, but I would guess it would depend if there was an ongoing lawsuit, criminal investigation, etc. but there doesn't seem to be one. So, if they're not students or employed by the university, they are free to do an expose' in US Weekly if they want. However, I would think most people in this kind of situation would want to lay low for a while.
 
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The only thing that would legally stop them from talking is an ongoing legal issue, either criminal or civil (Ms. Wright has an attorney advising her), or having signed a non-disclosure agreement with UT which seems unlikely.
 
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dlw4n said:
The only thing that would legally stop them from talking is an ongoing legal issue, either criminal or civil (Ms. Wright has an attorney advising her), or having signed a non-disclosure agreement with UT which seems unlikely.
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This is correct
 
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Jenny Wright is prohibited from discussing any student affairs by FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act). She may also have had a confidentiality clause in a contract, but I doubt she was a contractual employee as opposed to an at-will employee. Assuming she was at-will and was terminated, there is no legal muzzle on her other than FERPA.

With respect to Trae Golden, it's his right to privacy, so he can choose to divulge anything or everything and UT is prohibited from responding.
 
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Dougie_D said:
Trae Golden --- gone

Jenny Wright --- gone

They are not affiliated with Tennessee at this present time.

If some ESPN reporter wanted to dig up this story, can Trae and Jenny legally say what they want about the situation, or do they have to wait out before they can pubicly talk about it? Like a confidential agreement or something like that.
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If she wants a respectable job in the future and if he wants to play on any NCAA team next season, they will keep their mouth shut.

Being perceived as a disgruntled employee/former student does not help their chances.
 
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She may have a respectable job in the future but I somehow doubt it will be in higher education. She has a masters and a JD though. She'll be fine.
 
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iirc One of Quinn's articles said Golden would be allowed to complete this quarter/semester; don't think his side will volunteer anything until his time at UT is officially done. From what we've heard so far, very unlikely the public will get ANY voluntary info from UT or the Golden's.

Finishing this academic period benefits both sides. Golden gets the credits from some of his classes; UT's APR score won't be affected to the degree it could have been had Trae been kicked out immediately. If Golden actually maintains his academic eligibility when the dust settles, APR shouldn't be adversely affected.
 
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volinathens said:
Jenny Wright is prohibited from discussing any student affairs by FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act). She may also have had a confidentiality clause in a contract, but I doubt she was a contractual employee as opposed to an at-will employee. Assuming she was at-will and was terminated, there is no legal muzzle on her other than FERPA.

With respect to Trae Golden, it's his right to privacy, so he can choose to divulge anything or everything and UT is prohibited from responding.
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so............ sex tapes are still a possibility?
 
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Rudy123 said:
If she wants a respectable job in the future and if he wants to play on any NCAA team next season, they will keep their mouth shut.

Being perceived as a disgruntled employee/former student does not help their chances.
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I agree. Just like Heather Mason. She had a nice salary, sued her employer, got a BIG raise, continued w/the lawsuit, then got fired for incompetence & not doing her job! Who is going to hire her with all that baggage?? People need to learn to be responsible, do their job, mind their own business & do what they're supposed to!
 
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Rudy123 said:
If she wants a respectable job in the future and if he wants to play on any NCAA team next season, they will keep their mouth shut.

Being perceived as a disgruntled employee/former student does not help their chances.
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Unless Golden is in good academic standing and will be graduating this summer (neither are happening), he won't be playing college ball next season.
 
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Where is Harvey Specter when you need him the most? I know he's probably being fitted for a "suit".
 
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fade route said:
Not a lawyer, but I would guess it would depend if there was an ongoing lawsuit, criminal investigation, etc. but there doesn't seem to be one. So, if they're not students or employed by the university, they are free to do an expose' in US Weekly if they want. However, I would think most people in this kind of situation would want to lay low for a while.
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Can you also recommend a good Holiday Inn?
 
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volinathens said:
Jenny Wright is prohibited from discussing any student affairs by FERPA (Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act). She may also have had a confidentiality clause in a contract, but I doubt she was a contractual employee as opposed to an at-will employee. Assuming she was at-will and was terminated, there is no legal muzzle on her other than FERPA.

With respect to Trae Golden, it's his right to privacy, so he can choose to divulge anything or everything and UT is prohibited from responding.
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Not sure if you are in Athens, TN, or Athens, GA, but your post is on point. Disclosure of confidential student information from a UT employee would not be permitted without waiver, a signed release, or similar Order from a court.

I know there has been a LOT flying around about Jenny, but I am honestly shocked. I graduated from UT College of Law in 08, and Jenny was very respected, and accomplished. Posts referencing a Trae Golden shower aside, Jenny was on Law Review, a huge UT fan, and from what I know of her, truly deserves the benefit of the doubt.

I have zero, absolutely zero first hand knowledge of anything about what is going on in this investigation, but Jenny really seemed like a class act in law school. Also, anyone that represents themself has a fool for a client. Lawyering-up and refusing to voluntarily speak to a represted party in an investigation is a typical "lawyer" move.

Have to say though, it is bizarre seeing someone from my class involved in a brewing scandal like this.

P.S.- any advice as to how a fellow Vol should go about changing his screename welcomed.
 
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