[2][15][9][16] He is serving his time in Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Getting to trial. Prosecutors asked for the maximum, saying the crime was particularly egregious and that the punishment would send a message about campus rapes. 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. The evidence, prosecutors say, came from footage from the players cellphones that was taken while the sexual assault was taking place. appreciated. Late Tuesday, McKenzie entered the plea and waived. 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 Rape Case: Former Football Players Released from Jail After Mistrial They've both been ordered to wear GPS tracking devices at all times. Criminal Court Judge Monte Watkins cleared the way for the players release a day after declaring a mistrial because of juror misconduct and setting aside their rape convictions. He was also taken to the hospital for a mandatory HIV test before he was taken into custody, the news release said. Why isthe justice system designed to take so long when convicting defendants who are clearly guilty? In his ruling, Watkins said the justice system cannot tolerate a trial with a tainted juror regardless of the strength of the case. Brandon Vandenburg appearing in court in 2016 (Photo: WKRN). The four men are charged with raping an unconscious victim inside Vandenburg's Gillette House dorm room on June 23, police said. 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. "Although four people are being charged at this time, the investigation is still on-going into the actions of other individuals and the role(s) they may have played in this incident," District Attorney General Torry Johnson said in a prepared statement. The minimum sentence is not enough for what this man did to me.. The victim said she learned of what happened to her when detectives showed her the graphic images retrieved from the phones. Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. By David K. Li. 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. When the footage was recovered from their cellular devices, it was presented in court, as well as security camera footage that caught their act. Powered by WMT Digital. Former Vanderbilt football players Brandon Vandenburg, left, and Cory Batey, second from right, appear in court Monday, June 15, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Defense attorneys for the two former Vanderbilt football players convicted in the dorm-room rape of a student asked a judge Monday to declare a mistrial, saying a juror intentionally withheld information that he was a rape victim during the jury selection process. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Though his sentencing was tentatively scheduled for July, Vandenburg was given his sentences of nearly two decades behind bars on Friday. The judge had revoked bail after jurors rendered their verdict. [14][13] All four men were charged with five counts of aggravated rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. [6][20][21] He was not seen touching the victim after he helped his teammates carry her into the dorm room. Thanks for contacting us. Cory Batey weeps during his sentencing hearing Friday, July 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Batey, a former Vanderbilt University football player, was sentenced . Finley was charged with tampering with evidence and after cooperating with authorities, took a deal last year and pleaded guilty to a reduced charge. Prosecutors have said they will seek a new trial, but no trial date has yet been set. Bond was set at $400,000 for Vandenburg, of Indio, California. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The four former football players were dismissed from the team on June 29 and banned from campus pending a six-week investigation,The Associated Press reported. The jury found Banks not guilty on five other counts. The players used their cellphones to take pictures of the rape. An attorney who represents the alleged victim in the case declined to comment ahead of their release. The jury deliberated for about three hours before finding Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey guilty. One of the three former players, Corey Batey, has been convicted and is in prison. Banks' father was among four people who testified on his behalf Friday. Three of the football players have been convicted ( one as recently as June 2017) and one still awaits trial. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. The one-time running back was arrested Nov. 18, 2019, after ex-girlfriend . Prosecutors say Vandenburg encouraged three of his teammates to have sex with the victim and didn't participate because he couldn't perform. 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. On the recording played before the judge on Friday, he changed his story about what had happened that night and recalled a conversation from their time in high school. Just a mere four years after the attack the third defendant was finally convicted. And inside his room, the woman was assaulted by multiple people, as prosecutors described Vandenburg as a cheerleader and orchestrator. He faced a sentence of 15 to 25 years in prison, and his victim a woman he dated shortly before the attack requested the maximum punishment, according to CBS News. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? A jury in Tennessee earlier this year convicted Vandenburg of five counts of aggravated rape, two counts of aggravated sexual battery, and one count of unlawful photography. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. I know Brandon has tried to do it before.. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Seems fitting as an accessory to a horrific crime, doesnt it? or redistributed. An attorney who represents the alleged victim in the case declined to comment ahead of their release. While Banks's attorney refused to comment on the case and McKenzie's attorney did not return calls for comment, there have been. Vandenburgs defense team tried to use that fact in his favor, arguing he should not be culpable for others actions. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. During her victim impact statement, she described the horror she felt seeing the images of herself. Each was charged with five counts of aggravated rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. McKenzie testified that he did not touch the woman himself but took pictures. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. So naturally, thats what they all did. The victim cried as Batey was on the witness stand and appeared to be vomiting at one point. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She was not in court, and explained her position in a letter read by her attorney on Friday. 2016 The Associated Press. In fact, Batey and Vanderburg remain in jail on a $350,000 bond. The two other players have yet to stand trial. He also apologized to Vanderbilt University. Ex-Vanderbilt College football player Brandon Banks sentenced to 15 years in prison. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, She said she still has no memory of what happened. [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. [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. Cox played as a reserve during . Announce Sports dropdown. Market data provided by Factset. 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). Ex-Vanderbilt, NFL player Zac Stacy arrested after violent video surfaces, records show The incidents occurred in August and September. 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. The two other players have yet to stand trial. I let everyone down and many lives were destroyed.. And women are still the majority of rapevictims. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Team 3 Spring Schedule Set. One also videoed it and sent the footage to friends as it was happening. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Weneed to talk about it with ourfriends, colleagues and peers menand womenalike. The trial featured graphic video and photographic evidence showing the unconscious female student being violated in the dorm room. 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. Two other players are awaiting trial. The trial also featured testimony from several athletes at the school who saw the female student in distress but failed to call for help. Prosecutors dismissed the claim as an excuse made up because there was video evidence. Published on June 25, 2015 11:00 AM. Five team memberstwo now convictedwere accused of a horrific sexual assault in 2013, raping an unconscious undergraduate in a freshman dorm and urinating on her face. That is, during the rape. Sam Cooper. 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. The judge revoked bail after jurors rendered their verdict. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [19] He is serving his time in Turney Center Industrial Complex. Published So heres everythingyou need to know aboutit. "That's the culture that you really saw here, their mindset that they can get away with anything," Thurman said. 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. Its been in the news for over four years and you, like many others, may be wondering why. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The footage revealed "concerning behavior by the defendants," police said. 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. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much He ordered both to wear GPS monitoring devices. Three of the rapists were convicted, and received prison sentences ranging from 15 years, the minimum allowed by Tennessee law for their crimes, to 17 years. Earlier, one of the defense attorneys conceded that Vandenburg took "deplorable" photos, but shouldn't be convicted of rape because he didn't take part in it. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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Butrecovered footage from cell phones waspresented in court andsecurity cameras caught very disturbing footage of the moments leading up to, and after, the attack. I let everyone down and many lives were destroyed, he said. Both Vandenburg and McKenzie were booked into the Davidson County Sheriff's Office on Saturday. Corey Lamont Batey, 21, and Brandon. Prosecutors have vowed to retry the pair. Vandenburgs sentence is two years shorter than co-defendant Corey Batey, who is now serving time at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Stacy, 31 . Thats really scary. The former players were indicted on multiple counts of rape and sexual battery. 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. Melinda McDowell,. If this doesnt piss you off, theres probably something wrong with you. Stacy, 30, was in court . NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A jury has convicted two former Vanderbilt University football players of raping a female student inside a dorm room. -- A jury convicted two ex-Vanderbilt football players on Tuesday of raping a former student, rejecting claims that they were too drunk to know what they were doing and that a college culture of . Brandon Vandenburg, 20, of Indio, Calif.; Cory Batey, 19, of Nashville; Brandon Banks, 19, of Brandywine, Md. Three of the football players have been convicted (one as recently as June 2017) and one still awaits trial. ORLANDO, Fla. (WKRN) Former Vanderbilt University and NFL player Zac Stacy will remain out of jail on bond while facing domestic violence charges in Florida. 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 minimum sentence is not enough for what this man did to me.. One thatcould have been prevented if even just ONE of the four men had a brain (or a conscience). Former Vanderbilt football and NFL player Zackary Latrell Stacy, 30, has been arrested in Florida, records show. Before the decision, Vandenburg read a prepared statement, marking the first time he has spoken publicly about the assault. The arrest comes after a surveillance video showed Stacy beating his former. Police officers who testified said they didn't find evidence of body fluids on the dorm room floor that would indicate a sexual assault, but they did not go to the dorm room until four days later. The most comprehensive coverage of the Vanderbilt Football on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. I was scared and uncomfortable and didnt know what to do, Prioleau said during his 2015 testimony. Melinda McDowell, spokeswoman for the Metro Nashville Jail, said Brandon Vandenburg and Cory Batey were released Wednesday. Legal Statement. The declaration of a mistrial Tuesday was a stunning turn of events in a highly publicized case that raised troubling new questions about rape on college campuses and the role of bystanders who fail to act. Then, he went on his merry way. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. All Rights Reserved. This story has been shared 144,806 times. Batey was convicted in April of aggravated rape, which carries a sentence of 15 to 25 years. Changing rape culture means changing society, and we can do it, starting now. They have pleaded not guilty. Ex-Vanderbilt College football player Brandon Banks sentenced to 15 years in prison. Their cases remain pending. 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