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2 ex Vanderbilt players found guilty of aggravated rape, 2 await trial
The "worst scandal to ever rock Vanderbilt football" continues.
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January 27, 2015
2 former Vanderbilt football players found guilty
Cory Batey and Brandon Vandenburg were both found guilty on all charges stemming from a 2013 incident.
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October 8, 2014
Franklin says he bluffed about crime video
In a testimony revealed Wednesday, the Penn State head coach said he hadn't seen the video of an alleged rape that involved his former players, though he told the team otherwise at the time.
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April 29, 2014
Franklin allegedly contacted Vandy rape victim
The legal defense team for a former Vanderbilt player says evidence, including that of James Franklin's involvement, is missing.
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November 13, 2013
Defense lawyers ask for evidence in Vandy case
The lawyers for one of Vanderbilt's former football players asks for more evidence to be released, including potential texts from coaches.
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September 17, 2013
Vanderbilt WR Chris Boyd dismissed
Chris Boyd was previously suspended for his role in attempting to cover up an alleged rape that led to the arrest and dismissal of four former teammates.
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September 13, 2013
'No evidence' of James Franklin coverup
The district attorney says there is "no evidence" head coach James Franklin was involved in covering up an alleged rape, while suspended receiver Chris Boyd makes a plea deal.
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September 12, 2013
Dismissed Vandy player back on the field elsewhere
Dismissed Vanderbilt wide receiver Jaborian "Tip" McKenzie transferred to Alcorn State and played in the team's game against Mississippi State on Saturday.
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September 9, 2013
Franklin calls BuzzFeed allegations "baseless"
The Vanderbilt head coach responded to allegations that he helped cover up an alleged rape.
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August 20, 2013
Video of alleged Vanderbilt rape shared via text
A friend of one of the former Vanderbilt football players reportedly received the video in a text message.
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August 16, 2013
Vanderbilt WR Chris Boyd among 3 indicted
The junior receiver has been charged with a felony following the cover up in a sexual assault case. He is expected to turn himself in.
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August 9, 2013
4 dismissed Vanderbilt players charged with rape
The charges stem from an alleged June 23 incident on Vanderbilt's campus. The four players charged were Brandon Banks, Cory Batey, Jaborian "Tip" McKenzie and Brandon Vandenburg.
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July 15, 2013
Names of dismissed Vandy players revealed
Vanderbilt announced Monday that Brandon Banks, Cory Batey, Jaborian McKenzie and Brandon Vandenburg are the four players under investigation for alleged rape. They are no longer on the team, and they've been suspended from school.
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June 29, 2013
Vandy dismisses 4 players under investigation
Coach James Franklin dismissed four players for "violation of team rules," just hours after issuing suspensions.
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June 28, 2013
Vanderbilt football suspends 4 players
Four Vanderbilt football players have been suspended, perhaps in connection with a sex crimes investigation ongoing in one of the school's dormitories.