Lawyer: OSU Has Never Contacted Courtney Smith to Investigate Allegations
Courtney Smith mentioned this in the initial reporting, but we now have more detailed comments from her lawyer, Julia Leveridge, to Brett McMurphy (emphasis added):
Courtney Smith is currently involved in two legal matters, criminal trespass involving her ex-husband Zach Smith, and a domestic violence civil protection order she has obtained to ensure her ongoing safety. Ms. Smith will have no further comments until these matters have been resolved. Her focus remains on caring for her two small children and continuing her nursing studies.
As her attorney, I can tell you that Ms. Smith is cautiously optimistic that The Ohio State University’s investigative committee will determine if proper reporting protocol was followed upon learning of the ongoing, abuse allegations against Zach Smith. We believe the University must prioritize the safety and well-being of others above all else. While The Ohio State University has never contacted Ms. Smith to discuss these allegations, she will fully cooperate with the university’s current investigation.
What's striking about this is that this statement was made yesterday. That is to say, even with an investigation ongoing, OSU hasn't yet contacted Courtney Smith to get her side of the story, though they may do so within the next week.
lol I actually giggled at that one!
Lol quit the fake outrage. All you care about is winning games and recruiting. Sick of all the UM fans acting like they give a shit about domestic violence.
Even if that was true (which it's not, troll), we aren't the ones who have hire/fire authority over Zack Smith, Urban was.
I'm sick of all the people in power at OSU NOT giving a shit about domestic violence. Which I don't know, is probably more important?
I'm a troll now because I called out your fake outrage?
No, you're a troll because you carry a negative point total and insult Michigan fans on a Michigan blog.
Attempting to call out "fake outrage" makes you a piece of shit, but that's unrelated to your trolling.
It is fake outrage though lol you high and mighty UM fans act like you care about DV and all this other shit, when in reality all you care about is wins and losses, just like every other sports fan in the world. When something like this happens at your school, lets see how your opinion changes.
Sounds good. Thanks.
At least be honest about it, don't hide beyond your fake moral compass. OSU being in turmoil right now gives UM a better chance on the field and that is what you care about. Why is this so hard for you to get?
Hang on. You're putting too many words in my mouth. Can you address this one first?
"Where did I say the head coach should be fired? Please answer this."
Why are you here? Seriously.