Clemson's McDaniel agrees to pre-trial intervention in assault caseSophomore linebacker still not sure of status with football team By Larry Williams (Contact)
Monday, August 11, 2008
CLEMSON — Clemson’s DeAndre McDaniel has agreed to participate in a pre-trial intervention program to resolve his arrest for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Robert Ariail, 13th Circuit solicitor, is expected to make an announcement this week concerning McDaniel’s acceptance into PTI, a program that allows first-time offenders to have charges dropped upon successful completion. McDaniel, a sophomore who’s contending for a starting spot at linebacker for the Tigers, was arrested June 21 after an altercation with his girlfriend at his off-campus apartment. Abra Weeks, 19, alleged that McDaniel choked her, punched her and shoved her down a flight of stairs. Kenneth Young, a Sumter attorney representing Weeks, said he’s written a letter to Ariail supporting the PTI option. Young said Weeks is also demanding that McDaniel pay her medical bills for injuries she allegedly suffered during the incident. The charge is classified as a high-court misdemeanor. “He ought to be going into anger management and learning to deal with his frustration without pounding somebody,” Young said. “And PTI takes time to complete, so he might not successfully complete the program. If he doesn’t, he’s back on the trial level.” Young said Weeks agreed to the PTI option because “she still has feelings for McDaniel.” He also said Weeks has no intention of pursuing a civil suit. “She doesn’t want to hurt him,” Young said. Clemson coach Tommy Bowden has yet to make an announcement on McDaniel’s status for the season, but he said Sunday that a “rational decision” could be imminent. McDaniel, 20, has yet to face any known discipline from the team or university. At a university hearing in early July, Clemson’s judicial services committee ruled that McDaniel was in good standing as a student after statements from McDaniel and two witnesses who refuted Weeks’ account. Weeks, who is also a Clemson student, was not present at the hearing. It’s been estimated that this case could have taken six months to a year to reach trial. Reach Larry Williams at lwilliams@postandcourier.com and check out the new Clemson blog at charleston.net/blogs/tiger_tracks/ |
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This article has 14 comment(s)
Posted by highclass on August 11, 2008 at 10:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The outcome would be different if he couldn't play ball. How much money is Ms.Weeks getting off the record.
Posted by slimcartmn on August 11, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I donated 50 bucks to the cause.
Are you serious, guess what we also paid off the lawyer and the solicitors office. Thats how Clemson rolls. This just seems to could the situation anymore. No one except for DeAndre and Ms. Weeks really know what happened. So unless you actually have something relevant to add then no one cares.
Posted by Rebel_Yell on August 11, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Beating down a small female by choking her and punching her. Only could occur at clemson where they made gang rape a household word for student athletes in the late 80s. If he pleads, then he did it. What skum! He's in the right place up there at clemson.
Posted by mcfadden00 on August 11, 2008 at 11:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The writing is on the wall, people. She would have to actually testify and could face perjury charges if this went to trial and she was exposed by the 3 witnesses (and her subsequent lack of witnesses to support this supposed loud incident that extended to the parking lot) as a liar. No solicitor would plead down ABHAN charges if they have evidence that this woman was severely beaten.
I wonder if these "feelings she still has" extend to the civil case her lawyer has previously said she would file against McDaniel once the criminal trial was done. Civil trial = monetary damages.
Posted by Chanticleer on August 11, 2008 at 11:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"she still has feelings for him."
You've got to be one of two things to still have feelings for someone after they "beat, choke and push you down stairs":
1) A liar.
or
2) A complete idiot.
She saw the money that DM has the potential to make and saw him talking to another girl in a club. She got mad because her chances of being with a professional athlete were at risk and decided to lie to get her way.
Coot fact of the day:
Of the 56 programs, which have played more than 1000 games all-time, only four have scored fewer points than South Carolina in their schools history.
Posted by Tito on August 11, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Speaking out against violence against women or acting out against violence against women - the choice is your's Tommy.
Posted by rebel1 on August 11, 2008 at 3:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
what's new puttykats, wooooooooooooooooo. Everybody sing along. no discipline yet the paper stated, nor will there be any.
Posted by Marianne0558 on August 11, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"He also said Weeks has no intention of pursuing a civil suit.
“She doesn’t want to hurt him,” Young said."
Shenanigans!!!!!!!!
Me thinks she is lying.
A) If she didn't want to hurt him, she would have never made this known publicly.
B) I call a big, old, BS to the not pursuing a civil suit statement.
Posted by zilforreal on August 11, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Play ball. The fan base @ Clemson, or any big time football program could care less if the players are criminals. They want to win. ROLL TIDE!!!!
Posted by coastal1 on August 11, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Coot fact of the day:
Of the 56 programs, which have played more than 1000 games all-time, only four have scored fewer points than South Carolina in their schools history.
My source actually has 7 teams with fewer points scored after 1000 games. They are:
Team............# of games..Total Points
South Carolina....1088.........18311
Kansas St...........1079.........17935
Mississippi St......1040.........17883
Oregon St..........1051.........17845
Ohio..................1038.........17825
Indiana.............1074.........17681
Northwestern......1113.........17168
Wake Forest.......1012.........16020
Posted by Marianne0558 on August 11, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This story isn't exactly about football. It's about an athlete, his trashy girlfriend and both of their poor decisions.
This is about domestic violence, not about points in a stupid game (I like football too).
Posted by tigerbdog on August 11, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope Deandre knocks tommyboy beecher out the game when we play usc in route to our routine beating of the gamecocks.
Posted by tightlines on August 11, 2008 at 10:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
coastal1, you are one sad person. Using the word "coot" and posting "fact of the day" is just plain idiotic. The real fact of the day is the kid admitted some level of guilt by accepting PTI and remains on the team.
Posted by sbs920 on August 12, 2008 at 10:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
C'mon Esso Idiots!
you can do better than that!
PTI = Guilty with a slap on the wrist. . .
More Orange Kool-Aid Ma?
Mmmmmmm...... Mmmmmmmmmmmm. . . . . thats good stuff!
LOL!