EXPELLED Football Player Sues University of Louisville & Accuser. Seeks $15 Million
A former University of Louisville football player who was accused of rape in August 2018 is suing U of L and his accuser. The university expelled Mr. Averett after a code of conduct hearing on the matter. But a Jefferson County Grand Jury did not indict Averett on a criminal charge of rape. According to the lawsuit, Averett and the woman were dating and had consensual sex several times. The lawsuit states the woman “falsely accused (Averett) of raping her and published the false allegations on Snapchat.” It continues by saying that the defendants in the case have been treated differently because of their sex, and Averett “believes it is because the University acted out of fear to the “Me Too Movement.”
“A lie will get around the world and back before the truth can put his boots on,” said Aubrey Williams, Averett’s attorney. Averett is suing the university, the rape accuser and several other university officials for violating his due process rights and defamation of character. The lawsuit asks for $15 million in damages.
wdrb.com -Staff
