Univ. of Idaho rejects Rob Spear's explanation for 2013 mistakes; students want his resignation [View all]

MOSCOW -- University of Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear told the student senate Wednesday night that he technically might not have violated university policy in a 2013 sexual assault case because of a procedural quirk he recently discovered.

He also blamed “mass confusion” about university policy and insufficient training by the university for his not knowing that he was obligated to report the sexual assault to the dean of students office for investigation.

The university, which placed Spear on a 60-day administrative leave Tuesday, rejected both arguments.

“The policy was clear. Spear’s knowledge of it was inadequate,” a university statement provided to the Idaho Statesman read.

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