Chuck Lanehart’s client, Jett Duffey, a Texas Tech quarterback and student, was accused of sexual assault, violating Texas Tech’s Title IX policy. The defense interviewed six witnesses and presented their affidavits to the Title IX hearing. The evidence revealed the sexual activity was consensual, but
Duffy was suspended from Tech for two semesters starting in December of 2016. By August 23, 2017, Duffey’s suspension was ended and the defendant was eligible to rejoin the football team and begin fall classes.
A violation of Title IX sexual assault is typically a second-degree felony with a sentence of two to twenty years in state prison and/or fine of up to $10,000.