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TexasTowelie

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Mon Apr 9, 2018, 05:59 AM Apr 2018

Univ. of Idaho rejects Rob Spear's explanation for 2013 mistakes; students want his resignation

MOSCOW -- University of Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear told the student senate Wednesday night that he technically might not have violated university policy in a 2013 sexual assault case because of a procedural quirk he recently discovered.

He also blamed “mass confusion” about university policy and insufficient training by the university for his not knowing that he was obligated to report the sexual assault to the dean of students office for investigation.

The university, which placed Spear on a 60-day administrative leave Tuesday, rejected both arguments.

“The policy was clear. Spear’s knowledge of it was inadequate,” a university statement provided to the Idaho Statesman read.

Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/university-of-idaho/article207986229.html

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Univ. of Idaho rejects Rob Spear's explanation for 2013 mistakes; students want his resignation (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 2018 OP
"Procedural quirk." The last refuge of a scoundrel...... marble falls Apr 2018 #1

marble falls

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1. "Procedural quirk." The last refuge of a scoundrel......
Mon Apr 9, 2018, 07:48 AM
Apr 2018

" “mass confusion” about university policy and insufficient training by the university", ignorance is no defense. "For his not knowing that he was obligated to report the sexual assault to the dean of students office for investigation", he didn't know he had an obligation to report a crime - BULLSHIT.

He needs firing.

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