Bullies Sla-pped New Girl Cheerleader — Unaware Her Father Is A Hell Angels
Chapter 34
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"You're not under criminal charge in this proceeding," Marsh said. "But you're welcome to step back from further testimony."Madison sat back in her chair.Marsh looked at the table, at her notes, at the folder Holloway had brought, at the committee around her. Then she said, "We'll take another brief recess to deliberate."The second recess was 8 minutes. When the committee came back, Marsh sat down and looked at the room."This committee has made its determinations," she said. The room was quiet. "The complaint against Cassidy Malone is dismissed in full. The complaint does not meet the standard for disciplinary review under the college's code of conduct. Ms. Malone's scholarship status is unaffected. Her position on the Hawks cheerleading squad is confirmed."She let that settle for a moment."Regarding Tyler Greer: based on the evidence presented today, including witness testimony, audio recordings, and recovered camera footage, the committee finds sufficient basis for a formal disciplinary review. Mr. Greer will be issued a notice of formal proceeding. Pending the outcome of that review, he is suspended from participation in college athletic activities effective immediately."Tyler's attorney was already writing."Regarding Madison Greer: the deletion of institutional camera footage using an admin account is a violation of the college's technology use policy and potentially a violation of the academic integrity code. This matter will be referred to a separate disciplinary panel. Ms. Greer is removed from the position of squad captain pending that review."Madison did not look up from the table."Finally," Marsh said, "the materials submitted by Judge Holloway relating to the prior incident referenced in her testimony will be forwarded to the county review board through appropriate channels. That is outside this committee's jurisdiction, but we have a responsibility to pass it along."She closed her folder. "This proceeding is concluded."She picked up her water glass and took a drink.The room did not explode into noise the way it does in movies. It absorbed. People shifted, moved, began to gather their things. Tyler and his attorney moved toward the door in the tight, forward-facing way of people who don't want to see what the room looks like behind them. Madison stayed seated for a moment. Then she stood slowly and walked out without looking at anyone.Coach Reeves put her hand on Cass's arm. Amber let out a breath that seemed to come from somewhere very deep. And from the gallery quietly, without ceremony, the men from the chapter began to stand.Cass came out of the building at 6:12. The October evening had gone fully dark at the edges, the sky a deep blue-gray over the town. The clouds from that morning had cleared in the afternoon, and now the stars were beginning to come through. Faint at first, then brighter. The temperature had dropped 8° since morning. She stood on the front steps and breathed the cold air.