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Jameis Winston Cleared

December 22nd, 2014 by flanews

Jameis Winston will not be facing any school discipline. As Matt Galka tells us, he is good to go for FloridaState’s potential national championship run, much to the delight of fans.

Following a two day student conduct code hearing at the beginning of the month, Florida State Quarterback Jameis Winston and his attorney maintained there was never any wrongdoing two years ago. The quarterback was accused of sexual assault by a former student.

“There certainly was no evidence in two days that suggested otherwise,” said Attorney David Cornwell following the conclusion of the hearing in the beginning of December.

A former Supreme Court justice was brought in by FSU to determine if that was the case.  On Sunday, Justice Major Harding concluded that he did not “find the credibility of one story substantially stronger than that of the other.” Winston will face no school penalties.

Coach Jimbo Fisher said it was a relief.

“We’ve dealt with it in our own ways, but it is a relief, especially for him I know, once you get a verdict, get the answers, that’s what you want,” said Fisher.

For many in Tallahassee, the support of their quarterback never waivered. At locally owned FSU apparel store Garnet and Gold, business is booming, even through all the controversy.

“When the ‘Noles are winning, everyone’s happy. And I always tell people, when they bring up things like that, I say “winning takes care of a lot of things, so we just try to focus on the positive here,” said manager Woody Hayes.

The accuser’s attorney released a statement saying they were “stunned and dismayed” and that they will consider an appeal.

An appeal isn’t due until five days after FloridaStateUniversity classes resume. That would be January 13th, the national championship game which FSU could potentially play in would be held January 12th.

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