A report from ESPN's "Outside the Lines" in January alleged Baylor isn't supporting sexual assault victims, or adequately addressing their complaints from women who claim they were sexually assaulted by Bears' football players.
On Sunday, Baylor President and Chancellor Ken Starr penned a letter titled "Safeguarding Baylor's Students," condemning past and recent reports of accusations of the school's lack of due diligence.
"Our hearts break for those whose lives are impacted by execrable acts of sexual violence. No one should have to endure the trauma of these terrible acts of wrongdoing. We must never lose sight of the long-term, deeply personal effects such contemptible conduct has on the lives of survivors. Let me be clear: Sexual violence emphatically has no place whatsoever at Baylor University."
Starr went on to mention Pepper Hamilton, one of the most experienced sexual misconduct law firms in the country, initiated a comprehensive review of the case in the fall, and will continue the investigation throughout the spring.
Furthermore, Starr revealed due to the integrity of the Pepper Hamilton investigation, the school will refrain from commenting until the review is over. He also said the school is meeting with current and former students who have expressed issues.
The entire letter can be found here.
