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re: Louisiana lawmakers looking into subpoena for Orgeron, say committee can recommend firing
Posted on 4/7/21 at 2:55 pm to BrerTiger
Posted on 4/7/21 at 2:55 pm to BrerTiger
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So the Legislature is sending a message in their own way that Segar and Ausberry should've been fired.
Do I even need to guess what party these legislators belong to?
Posted on 4/7/21 at 2:56 pm to BrerTiger
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Segar and Ausberry should've been fired
They definitely should have been. Their suspensions were an absolute joke.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 2:56 pm to TigerLunatik
They should have been but it’s pretty obvious why they haven’t been at this point
Posted on 4/7/21 at 2:57 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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It’s called the Chizik timeline.
The Chizik timeline is starting to look like an improvement.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 2:57 pm to lsufball19
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Do I even need to guess what party these legislators belong to?
It also goes without saying what party composes the committee demanding errbody from LSU appear before them.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 2:58 pm to BrerTiger
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So the Legislature is sending a message in their own way that Segar and Ausberry should've been fired.
The state representative's comments seem directed towards Verge (calling him out by name) more than anyone else.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:02 pm to paperwasp
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Freeman was also critical of LSU deputy athletic director Verge Ausberry, who has told the committee he is out of town and has not yet sent a letter of testimony.
Ausberry learned from the best in Woodward ...
I sure hope Orgeron survives this. I want Orgeron at LSU
This post was edited on 4/7/21 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:05 pm to lsufball19
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lsufball19
From a legal perspective, does a Senate Select Committee have any actual authority here other than recommendations?
Assuming not, could they hold enough political clout to otherwise effect changes like this?
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:10 pm to ColoradoAg
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Damn ... I want Orgeron at LSU
But what do the boosters want?
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:12 pm to paperwasp
one of the reps on the committee tweeted this out on Monday:
She is the main one quoted in the article in the OP.
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Aimee Adatto Freeman
@Aimee4nola
Replying to
@kathyredmond
@LSU
and 2 others
We have subpoena power. #lalege
8:54 PM · Apr 5, 2021·Twitter for iPad
She is the main one quoted in the article in the OP.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:14 pm to paperwasp
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From a legal perspective, does a Senate Select Committee have any actual authority here other than recommendations?
as far as firing Orgeron? No
I do believe there is some sort of mechanism where they can legally subpoena Orgeron to testify. But this is a senate committee, not a court, so they don't really have any authority to "punish" him for anything except for not honoring the subpoena.
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Rule 13.15. Standing committees; subpoena power, punishment for contempt
Each standing committee established by Rule 13.1 and each joint committee established pursuant to the authority granted in Rule 13.12, and any subcommittee of either, is hereby specifically and expressly granted the power and authority, with the written approval of the President, to hold hearings, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, require the production of books and records, and to do all other things necessary to accomplish the purposes of the study, hearing, or investigation assigned to it by the Senate or by the Legislature or by a majority of the members of the committee. However, if a study or investigation is undertaken during the interim between sessions, a subpoena or a subpoena duces tecum shall issue only upon the approval of a majority of all the members of the standing committee and of the President and upon the rendition of a special order of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court or of any other judicial district court, subject to general rules of venue, authorizing the committee to issue the subpoena or subpoena duces tecum, in which order the court may prescribe such requirements and conditions as it may consider just and reasonable. In the event a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum is not honored, the standing committee or joint committee also shall have the power to punish for contempt and to provide for the prosecution of any individual for refusal to testify, false swearing, or perjury before the committee or subcommittee in accordance with law.
And let's be honest, do we want to live in a world where a woke senate committee can start firing state employees based on their recommendations? I know I don't want to open up that box
This post was edited on 4/7/21 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:15 pm to paperwasp
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From a legal perspective, does a Senate Select Committee have any actual authority here other than recommendations?
It was bizarre last week. The committee was asking LSU's board members (those at the meeting) plus DeCuir (LSU's lawyer) just who the board is accountable to and who they report to.
It was like the committee was fishing for answers as to how they could hold the board accountable.
One would hope this committee does a better job of studying up and preparing for their next round of questioning.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:16 pm to TigerLunatik
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After the commercial break there will be lawyer on BR radio discussing all of this.
Good to know.
ETA: Listening now.
104.5 is also on TuneIn for anyone who has that app on your phone.
This post was edited on 4/7/21 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:16 pm to paperwasp
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From a legal perspective, does a Senate Select Committee have any actual authority here other than recommendations?
No
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Assuming not, could they hold enough political clout to otherwise effect changes like this?
It’s 2021 and they are mostly black women so yeah they will probably get what they want
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:18 pm to paperwasp
Fire Paul Maineri first its his fault
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:19 pm to Yancy turnip
This lawyer is basically laughing at the Lewis lawsuit.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:21 pm to paperwasp
Somehow I missed this earlier:
Now LSU's blanket announcement that no employees should testify makes a little more sense.
Wonder if Lewis DGAF and testifies anyway.
They have to invite her first. Honestly I was shocked they did not. Gloria Scott claimed Lewis was in the middle of Coach O calling her.
Interdasting.
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Andrea Gallo
@aegallo
Attorneys for Sharon Lewis say she will testify at #lalege committee hearing tomorrow if they call her
Now LSU's blanket announcement that no employees should testify makes a little more sense.
Wonder if Lewis DGAF and testifies anyway.
They have to invite her first. Honestly I was shocked they did not. Gloria Scott claimed Lewis was in the middle of Coach O calling her.
Interdasting.
Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:22 pm to TigerLunatik
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This lawyer is basically laughing at the Lewis lawsuit.
I didn't realize they were alleging mail fraud and bribery in their lawsuit.
Does he have that right?
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