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A compilation of Vanderbilt student reactions to the alleged sexual assault this past summer. InsideVandy video by Scott Head.
Navigating the Vanderbilt rape case
InsideVandy brings you details surrounding the sex crimes investigation and resulting indictment of four former Vanderbilt University football players.
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A compilation of Vanderbilt student reactions to the alleged sexual assault this past summer. InsideVandy video by Scott Head.
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Alumnae group urges stronger university stance against sexual violence, university responds
Following the release of additional details from the alleged June 23 sexual assault during Chris Boyd’s plea hearing earlier this month, an alumnae group began an initiative aimed at eliciting a stronger university stance against the sexual violence culture on campus. The university today issued a response to InsideVandy.
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Posted: September 27
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Carta-Samuels cleared, confusion still remains
Text messages read during Chris Boyd’s Sept. 13 court appearance have caused some confusion over the role Vanderbilt starting quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels may have played in the alleged rape that occurred in Gillette Hall this past June. The text messages, read by prosecutor Tom Thurman, were exchanged between Boyd and former players Brandon Vandenburg and Corey Batey on the night of the incident.
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Posted: September 25
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Chris Boyd dismissed from Vanderbilt football team
Vanderbilt announced today that Chris Boyd has been dismissed from the football team and athletic program. Boyd pled guilty Friday to one count of being an accessory after the fact. He also agreed to a one-year probation and to testify against his four former teammates who were directly involved in the crime.
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Posted: September 17
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Boyd pleads guilty to lesser charge, deal requires Boyd to testify against former teammates
Vanderbilt wide receiver Chris Boyd plead guilty Friday morning to a charge of "criminal intent" to be an accessory after the fact after reaching a deal with prosecutors that will allow him to avoid felony conviction. Boyd originally was charged with being an accessory after the fact in the incident involving the alleged rape of a 21-year-old student in Gillette Hall on June 23.
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Posted: September 13
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Alcohol, drugs played role in alleged Vanderbilt rape
The consumption of alcohol and drugs contributed to the June 23 incident in a Vanderbilt University dormitory that has resulted in aggravated rape and sexual batter charges against four former Vanderbilt football players.
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Posted: September 13
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Indicted former VU football player Jaborian ‘Tip’ McKenzie transfers to Alcorn State University (update: McKenzie removed from team)
Jaborian “Tip” McKenzie, one of four former Commodore football players indicted Aug. 9 on multiple charges of aggravated rape and sexual battery, now plays for the Alcorn State University Braves. McKenzie recorded three kickoff returns in the Braves’ game against Mississippi State this past Saturday for a total of 80 yards, according to the Alcorn State athletics website.
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Posted: September 12
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Where did the Green Dot stickers go?
Students who wore Green Dots stickers to the season opening football game versus Ole Miss on Aug. 29 might have been confused when the stickers seemingly disappeared at the second home game versus Austin Peay on Sept. 7. According to Associate Dean of Students Sandy Stahl, the stickers were intended as a one-time campaign, and the Green Dots program is now focusing on more substantive education efforts around campus.
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Posted: September 12
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Rape case reference guide
To accompany coverage of the unfolding rape case, here’s a quick reference guide to some of the words and phrases associated with the charges and court actions.
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Posted: September 11
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GUEST: Green Dot, more than a sticker
The football team has changed considerably for the better and so should the rape culture on campus
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Posted: September 03
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Vanderbilt Student Body President Isaac Escamilla issues thank you for Green Dot campaign
Student Body President Isaac Escamilla Friday afternoon issued a thank you message via email to the Vanderbilt community on the success of the Green Dot initiative—an effort by Vanderbilt to unite the community against campus violence. Escamilla's full message:
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Posted: August 30
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Day before season opener, Vanderbilt students react to rape case
One day prior to the opening of the 2013 Vanderbilt Football season, InsideVandy reached out to students to gauge the campus mood and student reactions to the alleged sexual assault that occurred in Gillette Hall on June 23.
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Posted: August 28
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Vanderbilt players and students to sport Green Dots at Ole Miss game
Vanderbilt Student Government and a coalition of Vanderbilt student organizations are encouraging all those attending the university’s football season opener against the University of Mississippi on Thursday, Aug. 29, to wear a “green dot” to emphasize shared responsibility in campus safety.
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Posted: August 28
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Former Vanderbilt football players plead not guilty in rape case
All four of the former Vanderbilt Football players facing aggravated rape and sexual assault charges have pleaded not guilty, the Associated Press reports. Chris Boyd, who has been indicted on a count of accessory after the fact, has also pleaded not guilty.
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Posted: August 21
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Filling the Boyd: how the loss affects the Vanderbilt offense
Last year, wide receiver Chris Boyd put a couple of exclamation points on a solid season, earning SportsCenter’s top play of the day for his acrobatic touchdown catches against Tennessee and NC State. With the 2013-14 season just around the corner, it remains uncertain whether the rising star will see the field at all during his redshirt junior year. Charged with assisting defendants accused of rape and sexual assault, Boyd was indicted and suspended indefinitely from the football team.
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Posted: August 20
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Timeline of events in rape case
During the summer, Metro police began a sex crimes investigation regarding an alleged incident in Gillette Hall. InsideVandy brings you a timeline of major events thus far.
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Posted: August 20
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Chris Boyd among three additional individuals indicted today in Vanderbilt sex crimes case
Three additional indictments were handed down today in connection with the alleged June 23 incident in a Vanderbilt dorm room. Chris Boyd, a standout receiver on the Commodore football team, was among the persons indicted, according to Metro police.
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Posted: August 16
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Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs issues statement regarding indictment of Chris Boyd
Today the Davidson County District Attorney charged Chris Boyd, a member of the Vanderbilt football team with accessory after the fact related to the incident that occurred in a Vanderbilt residence hall June 23. The charges follow those announced Aug. 9 stemming from the same incident. All of these allegations, including those brought today, are deeply troubling, and we take them very seriously.
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Posted: August 16
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McKenzie pleads not guilty in rape case
JaBorian 'Tip' McKenzie, one of four former Vanderbilt football players indicted on aggravated sexual assault and battery charges, has pled not guilty. He waived his option for an August 21 arraignment hearing late Tuesday when he entered the plea.
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Posted: August 14
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Four former Vanderbilt football players indicted in rape, sexual battery case
The four ex-Commodore football players connected with a Metro police sex crimes investigation have been charged on multiple criminal counts, according to a Metro press release. One player has been taken into custody, while “efforts are underway” to bring the other three in as well, the press release states.
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Posted: August 09
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Popular student night spot now off-limits, says Vanderbilt Athletics Department
The Vanderbilt Athletics department Wednesday notified student athletes that Tin Roof is now off-limits. Visiting the local student hot-spot will now be a violation of athletic department rules for athletes and will result in disciplinary action.
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Posted: July 18
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Identities of four Vanderbilt football players under sex crime investigation released
The names and identities of four former Vanderbilt University football players under investigation for sex crimes were tonight released by the university. Following the June 23 incident, the players were removed from the team and suspended from the Vanderbilt campus.
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Posted: July 15
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Radio host Erik Ainge alleges new details in football investigation
Although no new information has been publicly released by either the university or Metro Police, a local sports talk show host reported new alleged details about the ongoing sex crimes investigation connected to four Vanderbilt football players on Wednesday.
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Posted: July 12
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Four Vanderbilt football players dismissed, suspended as ongoing sex crime investigation continues
Four members of the Vanderbilt football team have been dismissed from the team for violation of team rules and placed on interim suspension from the university
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Posted: June 29
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Green Dots
Students and players donned green dots for the game against Ole Miss to show support for the fight against power-based domestic violence.
Dudley Field
Dudley Field
A view of the press box of Vanderbilt Stadium from Dudley Field.
Chris Boyd
Chris Boyd, 21, Roswell, Ga.
Cory Batey
Cory Batey, 19, Nashville, Tenn.
Brandon Banks
Brandon Banks, 19, Brandywine, Md.
JaBorian 'Tip' McKenzie
JaBorian 'Tip' McKenzie, 19, Woodville, Miss.
Brandon Vandenburg
Brandon Vandenburg, 20, Indio, Calif.
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