Official Statement from Jeremy Pruitt on Thompson

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DoyleMcOrange said:
You're missing a verb there.
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Pride85 said:
Have you ever gotten mad at someone and yelled at them in the heat of the moment. Had he actually hit her, all bets are off. He took his anger out on an inanimate object. Speaking as someone who can have a temper that boils over. Yelling is sometimes a way to release the anger without getting physical with a person. I have punched a hole or two in a wall in times past. I know he is an athlete, but still a human.
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Yes I've gotten steaming angry before but have NEVER threatened to hit a female. I've also never made a threat to "shoot up" some place. This is not the 1st time this has happened with him....eventually he will snap and physically assault the girlfriend. I hope she has the sense to break away from him. If that's my daughter and he hits her, jail will be the least of his concerns. Go Vols.
 
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CA_Vol said:
It was in the reporting. We all know it was likely a heat of the moment thing, but that phrase might really cost him.
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I just think it’s flimsy at best. Especially since his girlfriend said she doesn’t recall him saying this and the one witness just “heard” it but wasn’t actually standing there to witness it. I’m not saying he didn’t say it at all, but to prove it, I just don’t think it will happen
 
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Volsfaninva917 said:
If the charges are dropped then why should he be punished? Some of you are so quick to judge without knowing details of what actually happened. His GF, the only direct witness said she never heard him threaten the school. One person said they heard someone threaten the school but didn't see them and somehow was able to identify Thompson as the person who said it, do you really think that would hold up in a court of law?
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Actually, sadly that's not true. Just because charges get dropped does not necessarily out him in the clear. The school investigation in administrative and completely separate from the police matter. Having charges dropped would help his case not put him in the clear.

If in fact the girlfriend who was right there and the supposed victim says he didn't say it the police charges get dropped most likely. The internal matter will come down to politics. Hopefully this ends with both parties learning to not air their ish is public and watch what you say because you never know who is listening.
 
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pimo1 said:
Actually, sadly that's not true. Just because charges get dropped does not necessarily out him in the clear. The school investigation in administrative and completely separate from the police matter. Having charges dropped would help his case not put him in the clear.
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If charges are dropped I don’t think schools should investigate further. It’s not their job to do that. That’s what the police/investigators do. I’m not saying that’s how it works now but schools have no business doing criminal investigations.
 
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norrislakevol said:
That's just dumb. If three say he didn't say that and one did say he said that, then go with the minority??
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There are many possible fact patterns floating around. Yours is not one of them. The only one denying the statement is BT. GF can't recall, which is different than a denial. I've seen two fact patterns this morning.

#1 One witness heard him say "shoot up the school". Two nearby did not hear that specific statement, but the did not state that the statement did not happen either. To me this is 'He said - He said' and BT will be back soon.
#2 Per Volquest, three witnesses heard someone say "shoot up the school". One positively id'ed BT. Two heard it said but were not in visual contact; one of these two was an RA. If this fact pattern is accurately described, I think it is highly conclusive and it will be hard to allow BT back.

We'll see.
 
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bigdaddy said:
If charges are dropped I don’t think schools should investigate further. It’s not their job to do that. That’s what the police/investigators do. I’m not saying that’s how it works now but schools have no business doing criminal investigations.
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Welcome to reality friend. It happened on campus done deal.

When I was in the Navy there was a guy in my shop. Got arrested for a DUI in town. Wasn't in uniform but because he had military ID they sent shore patrol to get him. He got an article 15 NJP. Busted down a rank 45 days on restriction. This all before his court date. Judge threw the case out because it was BS but he still lost rank and spent the full time on restriction. The situation on a college campus is similar it's non judicial. They aren't held to the same laws.
 
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Vol_from_86 said:
Don't oversimplify this. Everyone makes mistakes, I get it, but you can't threaten to shoot up a school and expect ZERO consequences.
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See there? A random person can make an accusation and a majority of people will automatically believe it.
 
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bigdaddy said:
If charges are dropped I don’t think schools should investigate further. It’s not their job to do that. That’s what the police/investigators do. I’m not saying that’s how it works now but schools have no business doing criminal investigations.
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The university wouldn't be conducting a criminal investigation. They would investigating the possible violation of their standards and code of conduct, which they have every right to do. In fact, they are obligated to do so.
 
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bigdaddy said:
If charges are dropped I don’t think schools should investigate further. It’s not their job to do that. That’s what the police/investigators do. I’m not saying that’s how it works now but schools have no business doing criminal investigations.
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I disagree. If prosecutors drop the charges that simply means they could not prove the case beyond reasonable doubt - a very high standard. A university does not use such a standard and can expel students for actions that are even completely legal. The university can use a different standard and burden of proof. I would think university proceedings would more closely relate to civil trials which are decided on a "preponderance of the evidence" which is a "more likely than not" threshold as compared to "beyond reasonable doubt".
 
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I totally understand that happens but much like the NFL doing investigations and have no business doing so, I think schools should stay out of the business as well.
 
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I totally understand that happens but much like the NFL doing investigations and have no business doing so, I think schools should stay out of the business as well.
 
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37620VOL said:
I disagree. If prosecutors drop the charges that simply means they could not prove the case beyond reasonable doubt - a very high standard. A university does not use such a standard and can expel students for actions that are even completely legal. The university can use a different standard and burden of proof. I would think university proceedings would more closely relate to civil trials which are decided on a "preponderance of the evidence" which is a "more likely than not" threshold as compared to "beyond reasonable doubt".
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I don’t think they are qualified to be investigators in the first place
 
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bigdaddy said:
I don’t think they are qualified to be investigators in the first place
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Well, I'll have to remember that if someone in my office threatens to shoot up the place. I'm not an investigator, so I guess I can't do anything if they decline to prosecute?
 
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What is missing in the info? Who's false eye lashes were they? Were they some old fake ho's, or does BT like to play dress up? Did someone "plant" these eye lashes in his apt., if so, who? And how much physical damage (dollar wise) was actually done, the hole in the wall, the steel gate, how much is it really going to add up to? Who is paying for the fix? I think, the ho that left the false eye lashes should pay, they are the guilty one here!
 
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volquest86 said:
There was only one said witness who supposedly heard the "Shoot up school"... if the girl who he was arguing with didn't hear it....then it probably didn't happen.
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Or she's covering for him. Most experienced LEOs have seen similar scenarios.

Here's an idea, let's let the justice system figure it out. Pruitt's made the best call for the team and school to this point, and it's consistent with his messaging to date. In a week or two they will have made a charging decision, and I hope the best result occurs for all involved.
 
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LargeOrange1 said:
Yes I've gotten steaming angry before but have NEVER threatened to hit a female. I've also never made a threat to "shoot up" some place. This is not the 1st time this has happened with him....eventually he will snap and physically assault the girlfriend. I hope she has the sense to break away from him. If that's my daughter and he hits her, jail will be the least of his concerns. Go Vols.
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BT said he wants to meet you at the Waffle House. How big a boy are ya?
 
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