Ed Orgeron, Baton Rouge mayor release statements on Koy Moore following weekend accusations
LSU coach Ed Orgeron has responded to the serious accusations one of his players made over the weekend against Baton Rouge police officers.
LSU freshman WR Koy Moore posted Twitter on Sunday to share the details of an encounter he said he had with police officers on Saturday night.
While the Tigers were on a bye this week, Moore said he was “approached by policemen” who believed he had “a gun and drugs.” Moore stated that he was “violated numerous times” and had his phone taken from him as he tried to video what was happening. Moore also said that the situation was resolved after he told them he was an LSU football player.
Orgeron said he was aware of the situation, but couldn’t comment on it specifically.
“What I can say is we must work collectively to embrace our differences,” Orgeron said. “We have to listen, learn and come together to combat social injustice and racism is we are to create a safer and more equitable society for all people.”
Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome also responded to the accusations.
“Upon notification, I have been in contact with Chief Paul; he has assured me his department is thoroughly investigating this matter and he has been in touch with the student,” she wrote. “We take these allegations seriously and will await the findings of the investigation. We will get to the bottom of this situation and keep the lines of communication open with the community.”
Moore is in his first year at LSU after previously attending Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, La. He was a 4-star recruit in the Tigers’ 2020 class. Moore has eight catches for 70 yards this season.
LSU returns to action this week against Alabama in Tiger Stadium.
My office has been made aware of a situation concerning BRPD and an LSU student. Upon notification, I have been in contact with Chief Paul; he has assured me his department is thoroughly investigating this matter and he has been in touch with the student. (1/2)
— Sharon Weston Broome (@MayorBroome) November 9, 2020
We take these allegations seriously and will await the findings of the investigation. We will get to the bottom of this situation and keep the lines of communication open with the community. (2/2)
— Sharon Weston Broome (@MayorBroome) November 9, 2020
My thoughts on Koy Moore’s situation pic.twitter.com/Cqt7d4Vv1a
— Coach Ed Orgeron (@Coach_EdOrgeron) November 9, 2020
Just read this please we need a change!!! pic.twitter.com/EyiK0Rmx1r
— Koy Moore 🇲🇦 الحمدلله (@asap_koy) November 8, 2020