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What was the NCAA investigating in 2012?

The NCAA arrived in Oxford in 2012 to investigate women’s basketball, track & field, and severe academic fraud allegations that were allegedly committed by members of former head football coach Houston Nutt’s staff. The academic fraud allegations encompassed ACT Fraud and lying to investigators. The former football staff was also being investigated for disallowed contact.

Is Ole Miss drug out?

Ole Miss is nearing the conclusion of a nasty, drug out NCAA investigation. The investigations of Ole Miss Women’s Basketball and Track & Field were separated from the investigation into the Ole Miss Football program following Laremy Tunsil’s draft night from hell.

Is the NCAA a non-profit organization?

The NCAA likes to pride itself on having the backs of student-athletes. Yes, the NCAA is technically a not-for-profit organization, but that doesn’t mean money is not their primary concern.

Did the NCAA snitch Leo Lewis?

It is simple, the NCAA utilized shady tactics in their investigation and in their courting of Leo. Leo was promised anonymity, which obviously has not happened. The NCAA, in their pursuit of the kill shot on Ole Miss, has managed to completely and utterly annihilate the legacy of Leo Lewis in Mississippi. No matter what Lewis achieves on the field, and he is an immensely talented linebacker, he will always be known to most Ole Miss fans as the “snitch that lied to the NCAA”.

Who is Dr. Leo Lewis?

Football star turned educator. Dr. Leo Lewis is best known for his years as a speedy wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. He played for the team between 1981 and 1991, with part of one year spent with the Cleveland Browns.

Where did Leo Lewis teach?

in Kinesiology, conducted youth sports camps in the Twin Cities area, established his own charitable foundation, and taught at the University of Minnesota. Credit: Minneapolis Star Tribune. Leo Lewis was a receiver for the Vikings between 1981 and 1991.

Why did Kare 11 fight for months?

KARE 11 fought for months to force the district to release records related to the firing under Minnesota’s Data Practices Act. Now public for the first time, the internal records paint a picture of dysfunction that raises questions about how well Minneapolis schools have been protecting money meant to benefit kids.

How long did the Kare 11 school district fail to comply with the law?

The school district failed to comply with the law for nearly two years. Officials did not file the required report until after KARE 11 began asking about the issue in March 2019. Read the district's 2019 report to the state below or click here:

What was Lewis's violation of district policy?

One of the district’s key allegations was that that Lewis violated district policy by paying an unapproved vendor in cash. In a summary of the investigation, Employee Relations Director Candra Bennett alleged that “the vendor was not set up in the system for payment.”

What is the Lewis Sports Foundation?

The Lewis Sports Foundation held a celebrity golf tournament raising funds for North High athletics. By the time district officials held a so-called “due process meeting” to discuss the issues with Lewis on March 28, 2018, Bennett claimed that North’s athletics budget “was $20,000 or more in the red.”.

Why did Lewis take money from athletic events?

Lewis admits he took money from athletic events to the bank to change small bills into $100 bills before turning it in to the district. He says he was simply responding to a request from one of the assistants in the school’s main office.