[12] "I was scared and uncomfortable and didn't know what to do," Prioleau said during his 2015 testimony. Batey was convicted in April of aggravated rape, which carries a sentence of 15 to 25 years. Isnt it interesting that he felt that way and did absolutely nothing as a BYSTANDER? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. So that was good. I'm just sorry.". One was evena direct enabler. The judge had revoked bail after jurors rendered their verdict. First published on June 24, 2015 / 3:39 PM. One thatcould have been prevented if even just ONE of the four men had a brain (or a conscience). Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey were released on bond. Two former Vanderbilt football players were released from jail on Wednesday after a judge declared a mistrial five months after they were convicted of raping a young woman. One also videoed it and sent the footage to friends as it was happening. The jury found Banks not guilty on five other counts. The minimum sentence is not enough for what this man did to me.. Brandon Vandenburg, 20, of Indio, Calif.; Cory Batey, 19, of Nashville; Brandon Banks, 19, of Brandywine, Md. Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, Ex-Vanderbilt football players found guilty in gang rape, Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? In fact, Batey and Vanderburg remain in jail on a $350,000 bond. But that was it. Three of the football players have been convicted (one as recently as June 2017) and one still awaits trial. -- A jury has convicted two former Vanderbilt University football players of raping a female student inside a dorm room. But I remember a time in high school Brandon tried to use something, a pill of some sort, Im not sure if it was roofies, but his dad gave it to him and he told him it loosens women up. An attorney who represents the alleged victim in the case declined to comment ahead of their release. Batey apologized for his actions, especially to his family and mother. Defendants found guilty of all charges; attention now turns to two other teammates. Ex-Vanderbilt College football player Brandon Banks sentenced to 15 years in prison. I still ask that he receive the full sentence allowed under the law for orchestrating a sustained 30-minute gang rape against me, a defenseless woman who trusted him. January 27, 2015 / 6:29 PM Before the decision, Vandenburg read a prepared statement, marking the first time he has spoken publicly about the assault. / CBS/AP. or redistributed. But thats not all. And women are still the majority of rapevictims. At the time, I didnt know anything about date rape, Finley said. Cox played as a reserve during . NASHVILLE, Tenn. Two former Vanderbilt football players who were convicted in January of raping an unconscious fellow student have been released from jail on bond. The sentencing comes amid widespread furor over a Stanford University swimmer who was sentenced to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman on a college campus. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, Former Vanderbilt football players convicted of rape, Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. That is, during the rape. Published on June 25, 2015 11:00 AM. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Two former Vanderbilt football players who were convicted in January of raping an unconscious fellow student have been released from jail on bond. Back in 2013, a 21 year-old neuroscience major at Vanderbilt University was sexually assaulted by not one, not two, not three, but four football players while she lay unconscious in a dorm room. [6][20][21] He was not seen touching the victim after he helped his teammates carry her into the dorm room. Prosecutors played a recording from Miles Finley, a friend of Vandenburgs, who described sexually explicit videos and texts he received from Vandenburg the night of the assault, according to The Tennessean. Friends dont let friends play fast and loose with consent. Thanks for contacting us. Vandenburg and Batey were on trial together, but represented by different attorneys. Batey testified that he was so drunk he didn't remember what happened until he later saw cellphone photos and video. She said she still has no memory of what happened. Judge Monte Watkins announced the decision Friday afternoon, and called the case one of the saddest hes ever seen, according to WKRN. Andmen specifically need to start forgoing their stupid bro code to do what is right. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A former Vanderbilt football player was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison after he was convicted of taking part in the gang rape of an unconscious female student. The Vanderbilt rape case is a criminal case of sexual assault that occurred on June 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tennessee, in which four Vanderbilt University football players carried an unconscious 21-year-old female student into a dorm room, gang-raped and sodomized her, photographed and videotaped her, and one urinated on her face.[1][2][3][4][5]. NASHVILLE (Reuters) - A former Vanderbilt University football player charged in the 2013 rape of an unconscious female student in a university dormitory accepted a plea deal on Monday that. [6][7][1][8][2][9] They took over 40 graphic photos, and took videos of the rape with the cell phones of Vandenburg, Batey, and Banks. They did nothing. The four defendantsin theVanderbilt rape case made sure to document their gang rapewith both picturesandvideos (which, of course, the four men later tried to delete). The four men are charged with raping an unconscious victim inside Vandenburg's Gillette House dorm room on June 23, police said. Former Vanderbilt football player Brandon Banks was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in the 2013 gang rape of an unconscious female student. Vandenburg spoke publicly for the first time about the rape in a prepared statement prior to sentencing. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. And inside his room, the woman was assaulted by multiple people, as prosecutors described Vandenburg as a cheerleader and orchestrator. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. So far the rate of this case is under one rapist per year. Prosecutors asked for the maximum, saying the crime was particularly egregious and that the punishment would send a message about campus rapes. Then, he went on his merry way. 2016 The Associated Press. Vandenburg apparently had been issued a misdemeanor citation while he was out awaiting trial. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Two former Vanderbilt University football players were found guilty of rape and sexual battery by a Nashville jury on Tuesday, CNN affiliates reported. The declaration of a mistrial on Tuesday was a stunning turn of events in a highly publicized case that raised troubling questions about rape on college campuses and the role of bystanders who fail to act. To join our community, just fill out the form below. Stacy, 30, was in court . He is out on bond & is a student at Alcorn State University https://t.co/nIRHEe6pNJ pic.twitter.com/7beac2fKuI, WSMV-TV, Nashville (@WSMV) June 20, 2017. Oh, please. Vandenburg remains jailed on $350,000 bond, while three other former players have bonded out of jail. He told the court he was an inexperienced drinker when he got to college, according to WKRN. In all, four former football players were charged. "Prosecutors detail assault as Vanderbilt University rape trial opens", "Former Vanderbilt football player sentenced in dorm rape case", "Third Former Vanderbilt Football Player Convicted of Rape", "Two former Vanderbilt football players convicted of rape thanks to pictures one of them took during attack", "Jury: Brandon E. 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Maybe he didnt consider how the victim being gang raped would be feeling in the same moment, or how she would feel in the future. While Banks's attorney refused to comment on the case and McKenzie's attorney did not return calls for comment, there have been. All Rights Reserved. They were locked up in the local jail awaiting sentencing both face decades in prison when revelations surfaced that the jury foreman in the case was himself a victim of sexual abuse. This raises a few questions. The one-time running back was arrested Nov. 18, 2019, after ex-girlfriend . The former Commodores tight end is being held on $350,000 bail. By providing the information below you will receive early-bird invitations to our events, exclusive musings tailored to your interests, and access to our curated mentorship program. Vandenburgs defense team tried to use that fact in his favor, arguing he should not be culpable for others actions. The trial featured graphic video and photographic evidence showing the unconscious female student being violated in the dorm room. Two other former players, Brandon Banks and Jaborian McKenzie, have been charged but are yet to face trial in the case. Vandenburg and Batey had been convicted of multiple counts of rape. The two other players have yet to stand trial. NASHVILLE, Tenn. A former Vanderbilt University football player has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2013 rape of an unconscious female student. Please enter valid email address to continue. They were involved. Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey, ex-Vanderbilt football players, have been charged with sexual assault for an incident that occurred in 2013. Seems fitting as an accessory to a horrific crime, doesnt it? But the conviction was thrown out five months later after one of the jurors admitted to being a victim of statutory rape, which was not disclosed at trial. ", "The charges brought today against the four former Vanderbilt football players allege conduct which is abhorrent and will never be tolerated," Fortune said in a statement released today. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. One night Brandon Vandenburg, a then-member of the Vanderbilt football team, called upon teammatesCory Batey, Jaborian Tip McKenzie and Brandon Banks to aid him in transporting anunconscious woman tohis room. Two of these bystanders did actually do something. All rights reserved. [2][15][9][16] He is serving his time in Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. The incident was brought to university officials' attention after they checked the dorm's surveillance recordings regarding an unrelated matter. But Vandenburg and Batey have been held in jail since January after the jury found them guilty on multiple counts of rape and aggravated sexual battery. Vanderbilt football is down an offensive lineman entering spring practice, as former starting guard Ben Cox medically retired, according to a program spokesperson. Its been in the news for over four years and you, like many others, may be wondering why. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. [17], In March 2018, after testifying against his three co-defendants and pleading guilty to facilitation of aggravated rape, McKenzie, 23 years old, accepted a plea deal which included 10 years' probation and a lifetime registration as a sex offender, and became the only of the four defendants to not receive any jail time. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. "That's the culture that you really saw here, their mindset that they can get away with anything," Thurman said. First, Vanderbilt University dismissed all four attackersfrom the football team and suspended them. McKenzie testified that he did not touch the woman himself but took pictures. Watkins declared the mistrial after determining the jury foreman intentionally withheld information about being a victim of statutory rape. Make Yahoo Your Homepage Discover something new every day from News, Sports, Finance, Entertainment and more! Note: Your privacy is important to us, so please know that your information will always remain confidential! The jury deliberated for about three hours before finding Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey guilty. Watkins on Tuesday declared the mistrial after determining that the jury foreman intentionally withheld information about being a victim of statutory rape. Former NFL player Zac Stacy was sentenced to six months in jail in Florida on Monday night, more than a year after video appeared to show him attacking an ex-girlfriend. The Associated Press contributed to this report. According to court testimony and video and pictures from the assault, Vandenburg carried the woman into his dorm room after she became unconscious while they were out drinking, according to The Tennessean. But Vandenburg and Batey have been held in jail since January after the jury found them guilty on multiple counts of rape and aggravated sexual battery. 2023 Cable News Network. The first one involved an argument, but "no signs of. Which is why the Vanderbilt rape case still isnt over and continues to dominateheadlines four years later. Correction. In the statement, the victim wrote, Two professionals who have helped me through this and witnessed the impact on me have submitted letters to you describing what they have seen, and I ask that you consider those., Former Vanderbilt football player found guilty in sex assault, The statement continued, Please do not use my absence as an excuse for leniency, as it in no way diminishes the profound and insidious impact of Mr. Vandenburg on me and my life. The arrest comes after a surveillance video showed Stacy beating his former. [20] In 2020, the Tennessee Supreme Court declined to reconsider Vandenburg's appeal of his conviction.[20]. The Best Breakup Advice from Reddit, and Experts, 5 Instagram Famous Couples Who Are Cute Relationship Goals, 4 Ways To Create Lasting College Friendships, 10 Tips on How to Survive Long-Distance Relationships, Relationship Therapy Changes the Game for Love, The View from the Window by Carina Paredes-Rivera. SHARE. If this doesnt piss you off, theres probably something wrong with you. "This is something I would never do in my right state of mind. [13] On August 9, 2013, they were arrested and indicted for aggravated rape and sexual battery. [10][9] The victim (who is white) told the court that after Batey (who is black) raped her, he urinated on her face while saying she deserved what he was doing to her because of the color of her skin, saying what sources reported was "Thats for 400 years of slavery, you bitch. [17], In November 2016, after being convicted, Vandenburg was sentenced to 17 years in prison; after he gets out he will be required to be listed on the sex-offender registry for the rest of his life. The trial featured graphic video and photographic evidence showing the unconscious female student being violated in the dorm room. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 2. A judge Friday sentenced former Vanderbilt University football player Cory Batey to 15 years in prison, but said the man's true punishment for raping an unconscious woman three years ago. Brandon Vandenburg, 23, was convicted of multiple counts of aggravated rape and sexual battery three years after the trial began. Melinda McDowell, spokeswoman for the Metro Nashville Jail, said Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey were released Wednesday. [17], In August 2017, after being convicted, Banks received a 15-year sentence; after he gets out he will be required to be listed on the sex-offender registry for the rest of his life. So naturally, thats what they all did. July 15, 2016, 10:50 AM. Former Vanderbilt football and NFL player Zackary Latrell Stacy, 30, has been arrested in Florida, records show. Five additional current players on the football team are listed in the indictment as witnesses for the prosecution if the case goes to trial, the AP reported. 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