The University of Illinois has closed an internal investigation into a sexual assault allegation against basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr.
In a letter to Shannon dated April 5, Robert Wilczynski, the director of the Office for Student Conflict Resolution at Illinois, wrote that the school had insufficient evidence to find Shannon in violation of the student code. Wilczynski wrote that the school's investigator did not have"access to the complainant, the complainant's witness" and that"the complete Lawrence Police Department file was not available to the investigator," according to the letter.
A spokeswoman for the university declined to comment, citing federal privacy law that"prevents the University from sharing information about any specific case involving student discipline." The school's letter noted that"the matter may be reopened if new substantial evidence is brought to the attention of from any source."
The university's April 5 letter was filed as an exhibit to Shannon's notice to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit. Shannon dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning he can refile it if necessary, Lang said.. He is expected to declare for the 2024 NBA draft in June and posted a note to his social media Wednesday thanking the fans and staff at Illinois and
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