re: Ongoing Baylor controversy/discussion thread

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BREAKING: Former Baylor student Dolores Lozano comes forward, tells me she was assaulted by former football player Devin Chafin, that head coach Art Briles knew and that she exchanged texts at the time with current assistant Jeff Lebby about the details, while trying to decide if she should go to police. The details and the alleged assault photograph here...

Baylor graduate Dolores Lozano says former Baylor running back Devin Chafin assaulted her three times and multiple coaches, including former head coach Art Briles and current passing game coordinator/running backs coach Jeff Lebby and multiple other Baylor employees, had knowledge, but did not take sufficient action.

According to a statement of facts prepared by Lozano's attorneys, Chafin "slapped," "kicked," "slammed Lozano against the wall," and "choked Lozano until she lost feeling in her body," in March of 2014.

Lozano states in April of 2014, Chafin "slammed" her against a vehicle.
Later in April of 2014, Lozano alleges Chafin "forcibly and aggressively grabbed" her and "slammed" her "to he ground."

Lozano has provided multiple photos that were also provided to police, allegedly taken at the time of incidents, which appear to show large bruises on her left arm and shoulder.
Lozano states that after the first incident, she reported what happened to Chafin's mother and Lebby, who is still on Baylor's coaching staff.

Lozano says she exchanged text messages with Lebby about the alleged incident, while trying to decide if she should go to Waco police. She also claims "Chafin's mom urged her "not to report the issue to police."

Lozano says she also brought the matter to LaPrise Williams, Baylor acrobatics and tumbling coach at the time of the alleged incidents.

Lozano says Williams asked her about the bruising. She says Williams reported it to her superior, Nancy Post.

Lozano claims Williams also reported the alleged assault to Baylor Chaplain Wes Yeary and counsellors at Baylor.

Lozano states that Chafin, with whom she had a dating relationship, told her Briles had been made aware of the alleged assaults and had told Chafin to "stay away" from Lozano.

Yet, Lozano says Chafin never even faced a formal student judiciary hearing or faced any serious discipline.

Less than two weeks after an alleged assault, Lozano brought allegations to Waco Police, in April of 2014. But Chafin was allowed to play after the alleged incidents, rushing for 1,256 career yards and 21 touchdowns.

Chafin was recently dismissed by Baylor. He has been arrested and charged with marijuana possession.

"Baylor turned their backs to what was going on," said Ricky Patel, Lozano's attorney. "The University is a place where people are supposed to feel safe. When something like this happens, it breaks your trust."

Lozano is planning to soon file a Title IX lawsuit against Baylor, as others already have.

"Dolores has tried hard to get past this, but believes it's important for others to know they can seek help," Patel said. "This should send a message to those in power to provide help to those who need it."

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