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State trooper on leave, under investigation due to misconduct with LSU band members, per report
By Jake Rill
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A Louisiana state trooper has been placed on leave and is currently under investigation due to allegations of misconduct with an LSU student, according to a police statement issued to news outlets, including WBRZ News 2, this week.
The trooper reportedly drank with and showed inappropriate behavior toward at least one female member of the LSU band while traveling to the Tigers’ game against Mississippi State that took place Sept. 25. The report states that the trooper, who was on duty, was in a hotel room with band members.
A Title IX investigation is now taking place, per the report. The trooper is not being named at this time.
“Upon learning of the allegations, our agency took immediate action to begin the investigatory process and ensure that both the complainant and our employee were notified of the steps being taken,” Colonel Lamar Davis, Louisiana State Police Superintendent, said in the statement (h/t WWL-TV). “As the investigation progresses, we will ensure all circumstances of the alleged incident are investigated thoroughly and fairly while remaining committed to our citizens and agency personnel with transparency and professionalism.”
LSU also issued the following statement, shared by WWL-TV:
“We’re aware of an incident that occurred, proper protocol was followed in reporting to the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, and the Title IX process is currently being carried out.”
Jake Rill contributes to news coverage for Saturday Down South. He has covered the SEC since 2016.
