University of Arkansas Athletic Director Jeff Long released this statement regarding the rape investigation:
"The athletic department is aware of an ongoing investigation into an incident involving an alleged sexual offense. We are also aware that students, including student-athletes, have been questioned regarding this matter. The department and our student-athletes have cooperated fully with the investigation and will continue to do so. We will not speculate on any allegations. We will wait for the prosecutor's office to assess the case and determine how the matter should proceed. We will support our student-athletes in an appropriate manner in accordance with University and NCAA guidelines."
Long also released this statement:
"We have been advised that the appropriate authorities have reviewed the information and concluded the facts of the investigation did not warrant charges being filed against any students. As stated previously, the athletic department and our student-athletes cooperated with the investigation. These were very serious allegations and we treated them as such."
"Now that the criminal legal process has been completed, we will review the available information to determine if any athletic department rules or policies have been violated. Following that review, we will take appropriate action."
The Victim's attorney, John Bass, released this statement this afternoon:
"As you know, I represent the victim and her family in this matter, and am acting as their counsel to guide them through this difficult process. We have just learned that the Washington County Prosecutor's Office has made the decision to not file charges in this matter. At this time we are reviewing all available information and will continue to explore all options until this matter is resolved. I cannot speculate as to what that may entail at this time, but may have a more detailed comment at a later time. As before, the family wishes to keep this a private matter and again we appreciate your respecting that and please continue to make contact through me only, and please continue to keep the victim's and the family's name out of the press."
"The athletic department is aware of an ongoing investigation into an incident involving an alleged sexual offense. We are also aware that students, including student-athletes, have been questioned regarding this matter. The department and our student-athletes have cooperated fully with the investigation and will continue to do so. We will not speculate on any allegations. We will wait for the prosecutor's office to assess the case and determine how the matter should proceed. We will support our student-athletes in an appropriate manner in accordance with University and NCAA guidelines."
Long also released this statement:
"We have been advised that the appropriate authorities have reviewed the information and concluded the facts of the investigation did not warrant charges being filed against any students. As stated previously, the athletic department and our student-athletes cooperated with the investigation. These were very serious allegations and we treated them as such."
"Now that the criminal legal process has been completed, we will review the available information to determine if any athletic department rules or policies have been violated. Following that review, we will take appropriate action."
The Victim's attorney, John Bass, released this statement this afternoon:
"As you know, I represent the victim and her family in this matter, and am acting as their counsel to guide them through this difficult process. We have just learned that the Washington County Prosecutor's Office has made the decision to not file charges in this matter. At this time we are reviewing all available information and will continue to explore all options until this matter is resolved. I cannot speculate as to what that may entail at this time, but may have a more detailed comment at a later time. As before, the family wishes to keep this a private matter and again we appreciate your respecting that and please continue to make contact through me only, and please continue to keep the victim's and the family's name out of the press."
