LSU reduced a football player's punishment for rape. Now the D.A. is investigating
The district attorney is investigating LSU after the university reduced a football player's punishment for forcible rape. Despite a Title IX finding of responsibility, the player was allowed to remain on campus and continue playing football following an appeal.
LSU's Title IX office found Damien Shanklin responsible for forcible rape, but an appeal allowed him to remain on campus and play football.
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