Editors Note: The following information is provided with written permission by student-athlete James Wright. Due to ongoing public interest, Mr. Wright waived his rights to privacy covered by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The written waiver applies to the contents of this statement only.
The University of Colorado at Boulder announced today that student-athlete James Wright has met disciplinary requirements allowing his return to play intercollegiate athletics, effective immediately, but other disciplinary sanctions remain in force.Ìý
In earlier action by the campus's Office of Judicial Affairs, Wright was found to have violated a number of student Standards of Conduct in connection with a residence hall incident last fall.
As one of several sanctions announced in January, Wright was prohibited from representing CU-Boulder in intercollegiate sports until after a review of his case, no later than Feb. 28, 2003. In a meeting with a disciplinary officer this week, Wright was found to have met requirements allowing him to return to play, if permitted by the head basketball coach.
The remainder of Wright's sanctions will continue as announced in January, according to Ron Stump, vice chancellor for student affairs. The sanctions included suspension in abeyance until June 13, 2003, which means that any violation of the student Code of Conduct during that period, no matter how minor, will result in immediate suspension.
In other sanctions, Wright was placed on probation for the remainder of his time enrolled at CU-Boulder. His housing agreement was terminated and he was excluded from all residence halls, grounds and property until granted a review, which will be no earlier than Jan. 13, 2005.
Wright also is required to undergo counseling with a licensed counselor selected by the university.Ìý