The transcript included the testimony of the university president, T.K. Wetherell, as well as university professors and administrators, and Brenda Monk, a learning specialist hired to work with Florida State athletes with learning and physical disabilities. In the transcript, Wetherell apologized for the actions of a "rogue tutor" and an instructor. Wetherell also minimized the blame placed upon the athletes, who were found to have received answers to test questions and allowed tutors to type and write their papers. Monk has since left the university and has filed a defamation suit against Florida State.
As a result of the investigation, the N.C.A.A. put Florida State on probation, reduced scholarships, and revoked the record of all wins in which the affected athletes participated. The school is appealing the vacating of the wins, but has accepted the remaining sanctions.
Get the NY Times article here, which includes a link to the transcript of the N.C.A.A. hearing.
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