re: Does anyone know the story of Pettway?

I don't personally need to know what he says to his victims. it's between him and them. However, since he is receiving a scholarship, etc. from the University, I'd expect him to publicly apologize and express his full intentions.

He is not coming here as a bright eyed and innocent freshman, he is returning under extreme conditions.

Let's put it this way, if he was your next door neighbor and got into an altercation with one of your family members, you'd at least want him to move away. Then imagine him being invited back to the house next to yours again. How would you feel? How should other neighbors feel? Now, if he comes out offers you a remorseful hand and promises he's changed and won't do it again, then maybe.