{"id":2142224,"date":"2024-01-06T14:47:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T19:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-tech-basketball-player-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-minor\/"},"modified":"2024-01-06T14:50:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T19:50:01","slug":"texas-tech-basketball-player-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-minor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-tech-basketball-player-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-minor\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Tech basketball player accused of assaulting minor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-tech-basketball-player-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-minor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2142224&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pop Isaacs #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders handles the ball during the first half of \u2062the \u200dgame against the Omaha Mavericks at United Supermarkets \u200bArena\u200d on December \u200c06, 2023 in \u2063Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>11:34 AM \u2013 Saturday, January 6, 2024<\/h2>\n<p>A shocking accusation has been made \u2064against a\u2064 Texas Tech men\u2019s basketball player, \u200calleging sexual assault of a\u2064 minor during a basketball tournament \u2064in the Bahamas. <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit against player Pop \u200dIsaacs was filed in Lubbock County District Court on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>The girl, who was 17 \u2062at the time, \u200dclaimed that she was sexually assaulted by Isaacs\u2063 during the team\u2019s trip to the Bahamas. <\/p>\n<p>The age of consent is 16 in the Bahamas. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>The lawsuit was filed by \u2062the females parents, which claimed that the girl \u200bwas \u201cintoxicated\u201d and was unable \u200dto\u2064 give consent\u2062 after Isaacs allegedly \u201cintentionally, knowingly and recklessly engaged in unconsented \u200bphysical, \u2064offensive and sexual\u2064 contact,\u201d \u200daccording to <em>The Athletic<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to<em> ESPN<\/em>,\u2063 the lawsuit is \u200dseeking $1 million in damages \u2063and it also claims that a Texas Tech booster supplied alcoholic beverages for\u200b Isaacs and a teammate \u2064while they \u200bwere in \u2062a hotel room, with a 17- and 16-year-old girl. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, 20-year-old Isaacs and the girl allegedly went into another\u200d room, where she had attempted \u201cto fight him off,\u201d according to the lawsuit.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>The university responded to the filed \u200dlawsuit, \u200bstating\u2062 they have started \u2062its own investigation and \u201cwill continue to follow its process \u200buntil \u200dit is completed, regardless \u2062of \u2064the civil lawsuit.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAthletics reached out to the Title IX office on two occasions and was informed both times\u200c that based upon\u2064 the information, Pop Isaacs remains in good\u2064 standing, and there is no reason to withhold him from university activities, including \u200cbasketball competition,\u201d the \u2062university \u2064continued in its\u200b statement, according \u2062to <em>The Athletic<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news\u200c blasts directly to\u200c your inbox for free. \u2064Subscribe\u2063 here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare\u2064 this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>Latest News:<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Joe Biden celebrates the arrest of Capitol protesters, \u2064a wrongful death lawsuit is filed for Ashli\u200b Babbitt and the Epstein files\u2062 continue.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Texas Congressman Chip Roy asks \u201chow can we \u200cdo our fundamental duty \u2064of protecting our border when we keep \u200bwriting \u200bchecks to Ukraine and Israel for their border security.\u201d  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>In a major\u200b blow\u2064 to Biden\u2019s Green New\u200c Deal, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-green-new-deal-turns-disaster-offshore-wind-project-axed\/\" title=\"Biden's Green New Deal fails, offshore wind project canceled\">giant offshore wind project<\/a> that was in the works has been canceled off \u200dthe coast of New\u200b York. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>On January 22nd, Politico and USC are\u200c hosting a senate debate with only four candidates.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>SpaceX sued a U.S. labor board to block its case accusing the company of illegally firing employees calling CEO Elon Musk \u201ca distraction and embarrassment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>ChatGPT was well on \u2062its way to becoming a household name even before 2023 kicked off.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Apple fell nearly 3% to a seven-week low after Barclays downgraded the shares on concerns demand\u2063 for its devices will remain weak in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Bitcoin galloped past $45,000 for the first time since April \u20622022, buoyed by optimism around the possible approval of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/helping-rudy-giuliani-with-legal-funds\/\" title=\"Assisting Rudy Giuliani's Legal Expenses\">exchange-traded \u2064spot \u2062bitcoin funds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dIn what ways can educational institutions\u200d like\u200b Texas Tech University improve their measures\u200b for student safety and well-being in\u2064 light of this accusation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b To our newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2062accusation\u2064 has shocked the \u200dTexas\u2062 Tech community and has raised concerns about the safety \u2063and well-being of student-athletes. Sexual \u2062assault allegations are serious and should be thoroughly \u200dinvestigated to ensure justice is served.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that these are allegations and no charges have been filed \u2064against \u2064Pop Isaacs at this time. The lawsuit is the first step in the legal process, and it\u200d is crucial to wait for\u200c all the facts to \u200bcome \u2063to light \u200bbefore \u200dpassing judgment.<\/p>\n<p>Texas Tech University has responded to the lawsuit by \u2064initiating its\u2064 own investigation. The university&#8217;s statement ensures that they will follow their process \u200cuntil it is\u200b completed, regardless of \u200bthe civil lawsuit. They\u2063 have also stated that\u2063 Pop Isaacs remains in good standing \u200bbased on the information they\u2063 have\u200c received from the Title IX office.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200c the investigation unfolds, it is important to prioritize the well-being of the alleged\u200c victim while \u200calso \u2062ensuring that due process is followed. Every allegation of sexual assault should be\u2064 taken seriously, and appropriate actions \u2062should be taken if the\u2064 claims are found to be true.<\/p>\n<p>Sexual assault is \u200ba pervasive issue in our society, and it is vital that educational institutions and organizations address it effectively. The safety of students, especially student-athletes, should be of utmost\u200c importance, and policies and procedures \u200dshould be in \u200cplace to prevent such incidents and protect those affected.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200blight of this accusation, \u200cit is essential for Texas Tech University to reevaluate its measures for student\u200c safety \u200dand well-being. This incident should serve as a wake-up call to all educational\u2062 institutions to enhance\u2064 their support systems, raise awareness about consent and \u2062sexual assault, and provide resources for victims.<\/p>\n<p>As members of society, it is\u2063 our responsibility\u2062 to support and advocate for\u2064 survivors of sexual assault.\u2064 We should \u200dstrive to create\u200d an environment where victims feel comfortable coming forward and seeking justice.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of\u200b this case will \u2063have a significant impact on the Texas Tech \u2064community and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jamie-foxx-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-woman-in-nyc-restaurant-lawsuit\/\" title=\"Jamie Foxx faces lawsuit alleging sexual assault at NYC restaurant\">broader conversation surrounding sexual assault<\/a> in sports. It is crucial that \u2062all parties involved\u2064 cooperate \u2064fully \u200dwith\u200d the investigation and ensure a fair resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it is our duty to stand against sexual assault \u2063and \u200dwork towards a \u2063society where such acts are no longer tolerated. The Texas \u2064Tech \u200bcommunity, along with other institutions, must\u200c use \u2062this unfortunate incident as an\u200b opportunity for growth and \u200dchange.<\/p>\n<p>Let us \u2063hope \u200dthat justice is served, and \u200cthat this case serves as a reminder \u200dto all educational institutions to prioritize the safety \u2062and\u200c well-being of\u200d their students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pop Isaacs #2 of Texas Tech Red Raiders dribbles the ball in the first half against Omaha Mavericks at United Supermarkets Arena on Dec 6, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. 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