The Damien Shanklin allegation and university proceedings. Results below contain only entries from this case.
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WAFB publishes the lawyers’ denial and says Shanklin is cooperating. It reports no criminal charges at publication and an ongoing investigation. No later charge is documented in the sources reviewed through October 5; that does not establish an acquittal.
Accused LSU football player declares innocence — WAFB ↗WAFB reports LSU’s responsibility finding remained after administrative appeal, while the suspension became probation without restrictions. The reporting student criticized the university’s response. LSU’s explanation is included alongside that criticism; a university finding is separate from criminal adjudication.
Student criticizes LSU response after Title IX finding — WAFB ↗Accused LSU football player declares innocence — WAFB ↗ · 1 Oct 2026 · Published October 1 at 6:45 p.m. CDT; updated 10:08 p.m. CDT. Names Damien Shanklin, reports the responsibility finding upheld on appeal and the reduced sanction, and publishes his lawyers’ denial. No criminal charges were reported at publication; that is not an acquittal.
WAFB reports Hillar Moore’s office sought investigative material after learning of the allegation. LSU said it followed Title IX procedures and supported the criminal review. Investigation is not a charge or conviction.
LSU football player accused; DA seeks records — WAFB ↗WAFB reports a formal Title IX complaint in January. Its later account describes the responsibility finding and sanction appeal; the archive does not invent exact decision or appeal dates.
Student criticizes LSU response after Title IX finding — WAFB ↗WAFB attributes this date to the allegation against Damien Shanklin. The parties’ accounts of consent conflict; his denial remains linked.
Accused LSU football player declares innocence — WAFB ↗Student criticizes LSU response after Title IX finding — WAFB ↗ · 23 Sept 2026 · Displayed publication September 23 at 10:35 p.m. CDT; URL path uses September 24. Includes the reporting student’s account, the university’s response and appeal reporting. The student’s identity is not republished here.