Jaylen McCollough cleared of violating UT’s Code of Conduct, attorney says

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Stephen Gray said:
That’s true but according to the other guy he left and was pursued. You can’t chase someone who is retreating, mess them up, and claim self-defense. That said, remember, that was just the other guy’s side of the story, not necessarily the truth. Apparently, the University felt after hearing JM’s side that they could clear him, and that’s great.
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And if the other guy was so drunk he goes into the wrong apartment, how clearly can he really recall what happened.
 
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VolMarine1371 said:
But what’s the current status of his “legal” issues that don’t involve the school. I really hope he gets this issue resolved and can be back in time for UGA at least.
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How about we let the system that's in place work for JJs best interest first regardless of what game it happens to coincide with.
 
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cgrish said:
And if the other guy was so drunk he goes into the wrong apartment, how clearly can he really recall what happened.
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This is the question the DA has to grapple with.

Protecting attorney - Mr "witness" is it your testimony today that to your best recollection you were beaten for no reason other than walking near some stairs?
Witness - yes that's correct
Prosecuting attorney - No further questions. Your Honor.... The state rests it's case!
 
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CascadeVolunteer said:
I was hoping he would be cleared. I think any of us would have reacting in a similar way if a drunken stranger just walked into your home and not leaving once told to. You damn right your going defend your home with some offensive reaction. You have a right to defend your home in this country from unwanted entry, unless that is about to change

Sorry for injecting politics. Back to football. Go Vols
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Actually I think it could’ve been worse. That said no one really knows exactly what happened except McCullough and possibly the drunk guy.
 
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DaddyChad said:
Actually I think it could’ve been worse. That said no one really knows exactly what happened except McCullough and possibly the drunk guy.
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I'm not advocating needless violent behavior as we know there's plenty of that going around however this could be one of those things that starts a change in society. People are free to do whatever you want but you are also held to account for your actions.
 
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vols40 said:
I'm not advocating needless violent behavior as we know there's plenty of that going around however this could be one of those things that starts a change in society. People are free to do whatever you want but you are also held to account for your actions.
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“You’re free to do what you want, just don’t do in my apartment.”
McCullough probably
 
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I think if you invade someone’s house you deserve what you get. That said, I think we have a responsibility to understand what is and isn’t legal when it comes to the conditions in which we might be willing to use force.

That isn’t to say there aren’t some situations where one might not use force justifiably even though it isn’t legal, but you should know what you are getting into. Especially if you have personally decided you will use deadly force, and most especially if you carry a weapon.

Many a generally good person has lost their freedom after harming or killing someone who may have deserved it because they didn’t understand the law. The specifics vary state to state and I encourage everyone to look into how their own laws apply to the situations in which they think they would use force.

The old “I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6” sounds good, and might be true, but the loss of one’s freedom is often accompanied by the loss of marriages, relationships, finances, and limitations on future opportunities. Doesn’t mean there aren’t some situations where you would take that risk, but at least know what they are.
 
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Stephen Gray said:
Good. He was smart to not answer questions after he was arrested. It had the effect of only the other guy’s story being heard, which obviously paints JM not in the best light, but is just that: a story, not necessarily true. He avoided saying things that could potentially hurt his chances to make his case to his coaches and the university.

Plenty of times people hurt their own cases, especially in this day and age where social media and others are eager to convict a guy in the court of public opinion even if it involves misconstruing comments or spinning a false narrative.

Glad to have him back!
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I have told my kids, if confronted even if you have nothing to hide make no statements and ask for lawyer, better safe than sorry
 
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rocky top buzz said:
Perhaps he didn't chase the guy. Instead the guy was drunk and fell down the stairs like drunks sometimes do? Maybe JM injured his hand by punching the wall in anger? One day we'll know both sides of the story.
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I hope we never know anything more. This is someone’s life, not a soap opera. JM was smart enough to keep his mouth shut to the police officer, hopefully he’s equally as smart in keeping his mouth shut to the media.
 
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Stephen Gray said:
I think if you invade someone’s house you deserve what you get. That said, I think we have a responsibility to understand what is and isn’t legal when it comes to the conditions in which we might be willing to use force.

That isn’t to say there aren’t some situations where one might not use force justifiably even though it isn’t legal, but you should know what you are getting into. Especially if you have personally decided you will use deadly force, and most especially if you carry a weapon.

Many a generally good person has lost their freedom after harming or killing someone who may have deserved it because they didn’t understand the law. The specifics vary state to state and I encourage everyone to look into how their own laws apply to the situations in which they think they would use force.

The old “I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6” sounds good, and might be true, but the loss of one’s freedom is often accompanied by the loss of marriages, relationships, finances, and limitations on future opportunities. Doesn’t mean there aren’t some situations where you would take that risk, but at least know what they are.
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Also, lock the door to your apartment.

And maybe have a serious dog in there, as well.
 
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WilcoVolsFan said:
Excellent News.


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — UT Football player Jaylen McCollough is cleared of violating the University of Tennessee’s Code of Conduct, according to attorney Chloe Akers.

Akers also said a “thorough” investigation into the allegations related to the incident has been completed and McCollough “has resolved this matter” with the University of Tennessee’s Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

https://www.wate.com/sports/tenness...erral&utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=socialflow
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We are now definitely back. When UT is putting up Legal counsel to protect starters again, we are back! Go Vols!
 
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fossilfiction said:
Since he is cleared then he should be playing.
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He won’t be. They will hold him out until the charges are lessened or dropped. I think his attorney may have released this to put some pressure on them to make that decision.

Would’ve been nice to have him back tomorrow so he’s not rusty for UK.
 
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joevols89 said:
He won’t be. They will hold him out until the charges are lessened or dropped. I think his attorney may have released this to put some pressure on them to make that decision.

Would’ve been nice to have him back tomorrow so he’s not rusty for UK.
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I hope they get it resolved sooner than later. Drop the charges, pay to fix the guy’s teeth and call it even? I know there’s no shot of that actually happening but dragging these things out, while definitely the process, always seems annoyingly slow.
 
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joevols89 said:
He won’t be. They will hold him out until the charges are lessened or dropped. I think his attorney may have released this to put some pressure on them to make that decision.

Would’ve been nice to have him back tomorrow so he’s not rusty for UK.
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Man I bet this is killing you. I mean this makes your entire arguments look dumb.
 
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