Sunday, December 26, 2010

Jenkins Defends Notre Dame's Actions

Over the past two weeks -- the University of Notre Dame has been widely criticized for its handling of the investigation into the allegations made by a Saint Mary's student against a Notre Dame football player.  On December 16th, the St. Joseph Country Prosecuting Attorney announced that he decided not to file criminal charges in this matter.  Ever since, the accuser's family has openly attacked the University of Notre Dame, in the national media, for their handling of this case.  Today, in a South Bend Tribune story -- University of Notre Dame president, Rev. John Jenkins -- broke his silence on this issue.  Here's a link to the South Bend Tribune story, a link to the St. Joseph County Prosecuting Attorney's statement and ESPN's "spin:"

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY

LINK:  ST. JOSEPH COUNTY -- PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S STATEMENT

LINK:  ESPN'S COVERAGE