Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston looks to pass in his game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., in this Oct. 30, 2014, file photo.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was cleared of the accusations he faced at a student code of conduct hearing involving an alleged sexual assault two years ago, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday.
Former Florida Supreme Court judge Major Harding wrote in a letter to Winston that the evidence was “insufficient to satisfy the burden of proof.” A prosecutor made a similar decision a year ago when he decided not to criminally charge Winston, citing a lack of evidence.
This month, the hearing was to determine whether Winston violated four sections of the code of conduct two for sexual misconduct and two for endangerment.
The ramifications for Winston ranged from a reprimand to expulsion from school.
The woman can request an appeal within five days.