Quintez Cephus has been reinstated as a student at UW-Madison "effective immediately" according to a release from the University of Wisconsin on Monday. You can read the full statement below.
UWāMadison has a responsibility to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct in a prompt and thorough manner, as directed by state and federal laws. The university applies its code of conduct impartially and consistently regardless of the identities of the individuals involved.
In the case of Quintez Cephus, this process functioned appropriately and in accordance with state and federal guidelines and proceeded based on the information available to UWāMadison at the time of the universityās investigation and hearing process.
UWāMadison obtained information following the criminal proceeding that was not provided to the university during the student conduct process. Chancellor Rebecca Blank conducted a review of this information and the petition for Quintez Cephusā reinstatement as quickly as possible and in a complete and impartial manner.
As a result of this review, sanctions for Quintez Cephus have been reduced and his expulsion lifted. There were findings of responsibility of the student non-academic misconduct code that were upheld.
Mr. Cephus has been reinstated as a UWāMadison student, effective immediately.
āAll three of the primary participants in this case are our students, and I know the past year has been painful for everyone involved,ā said Blank. āMy decision is based on the availability of substantial new information that wasnāt made available to us during the earlier process.Ā I recognize that some will disagree with this decision.ā
āTo those in our community who have experienced sexual assault, I sincerely hope that there is nothing in this case that will deter you from coming forward for support,ā she added. āOur university continues to be prepared to listen and respond.ā
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