On Wednesday morning, USA TODAY released a bombshell report alleging former LSU running back Derrius Guice raped two women during his time in Baton Rouge.
The story, co-written by Kenny Jacoby and Nancy Armour, featured several disturbing allegations, some of which allege the school had knowledge of the assaults and chose not to investigate.
Later in the day, Austin Kemker of WAFB 9 in Baton Rouge, reached out to Guice’s attorneys — Greenspun Shapiro PC — and received this statement.
Reached out to Derrius Guice’s attorney today for further comment on the USA Today article detailing the accounts of two women alleging Guice raped them during his time at LSU. This is his statement:@WAFB pic.twitter.com/DxwXVM2958
— Austin Kemker (@Austin_Kemker) August 19, 2020
The statement alleges that no allegations of physical or sexual assault were ever brought against Guice during his time at LSU.
Officials at LSU refused to comment on the allegations, however, did release the following statement to USA TODAY.
LSU and LSU Athletics take all accusations of sexual assault with the utmost seriousness. Formal complaints are promptly and fully investigated and the rights and privacy of students are protected as stipulated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Complainants are also strongly encouraged to report the offense to law enforcement and are provided information on health care, counseling and supportive measures available.
Guice played at LSU from 2015-17, rushing for over 3,000 yards and 29 touchdowns during his college career. He went on to become a second-round pick of the Washington Football Team in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Guice battled injuries during his first two years in the NFL, playing in a total of five games. Washington released him on Aug. 7 after he was arrested on multiple charges related to three separate incidents of domestic violence.