Update on LSU running back Jeremy Hill arrested earlier for simple battery

[jbcarol]

LSU running back and leading rusher Jeremy Hill was arrested for simple battery by Baton Rouge City Police early Saturday morning. The incident occurred at Reggie's, an off-campus bar near LSU.

According to an affdavit of probable cause, the 20-year-old the victim told Baton Rouge Police he was struck in the head numerous times and lost consciousness. Hill, 20 and a second unidentified man were caught on video striking the victim. With the aid of LSU campus police, Hill was located and detained near the West Campus Apartments, which was listed as his residence, and arrested by Baton Rouge Police. The second attacker is still being sought.

Hill was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison at 6:30 a.m. and was released at 11 a.m. after posting a $500 bond, according to booking records.

LSU Coach Les Miles was in New York for the NFL draft and unavailable for comment, LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette said. "Coach Miles is on his way back to Baton Rouge to find out exactly what happened," Bonnette said. "Until he has a chance to visit with Jeremy, he's going to reserve comment."

If convicted of simple battery, a misdemeanor, Hill would be in violation of his probation from pleading guilty to carnal knowledge of a juvenile in January of 2011, East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore said. Moore also said police are looking for another person who may have been involved in the incident.

[Steef]

Send it to the Louisiana Grand Jury. They are very practiced at viewing video of LSU players beating people unconscious.

And finding them innocent anyway.

Meantime, in a fit of anger, Les is capable of suspending this kid for...oh...the first four plays of a game.

[Vantage 8 dude]

He now has the necessary "legal experience" to be named "starter for life" at LSU.

[jbcarol]

AP: LSU leading running back Jeremy Hill, already on probation in connection with a 2011 arrest, was arrested again early Saturday morning after allegedly punching another man in the side of the head outside a Baton Rouge bar near campus.

Hill, who pleaded guilty in January 2012 to misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile, is now charged with simple battery, also a misdemeanor, East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore said.

NOLA.com: Hill and another 18-year-old Redemptorist student, Avery Tate, were charged for pressuring a 14-year old girl into performing oral sex in the Redemptorist boys' locker room on Dec. 7, 2010, two months before signing day. He sat out the next year while resolving his legal issues.

Hill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of carnal knowledge of a juvenile in and accepted a six-month suspended sentence with supervised probation for two years. Then he signed with the Tigers in December of 2011 and enrolled in school in January 2012.

[jbcarol]

running back and leading rusher Jeremy Hill was suspended indefinitely by LSU Coach Les Miles Monday for his role in an early Saturday morning fight outside an off-campus bar.

Miles handed down the decision after returning from New York City where he served as a guest draft analyst on the NFL network.

[Steef]

Yawn.

Suspended huh? Didn't they kick the kicking QB out of school? For like...four weeks. Until whoops! They needed him back and he was starting again.

[Vantage 8 dude]

running back and leading rusher Jeremy Hill was suspended indefinitely by LSU Coach Les Miles Monday for his role in an early Saturday morning fight outside an off-campus bar.

Miles handed down the decision after returning from New York City where he served as a guest draft analyst on the NFL network.

Yep, the "indefinite" suspension will last for the ENTIRE summer; however, once fall practice and the season (of course) the whole issue will have been forgotten/forgiven. In Miles' mind the punishment will be sufficient. Besides, have REAL football games to play at that point!

[jbcarol]

LSU RB Jeremy Hill punched victim from behind, celebrated, police report says

A cell phone video shows LSU running back Jeremy Hill punching a man from behind and then celebrating with high fives when a second unidentified man knocked the victim out with another punch, according to a Baton Rouge Police report on the incident.

Hill, 20, LSU's leading rusher last season was arrested for simple battery early Saturday morning after the fight, which occurred outside Reggie's, an off-campus bar in Tigerland.

The second suspect has not been identified but police are continuing to search for him. Hill has not been formally charged by the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's office.

The victim, Connor Baldridge, told Baton Rouge Police officer Clifford Crouch he was struck in the head two or three times and remembers waking up on the ground after Crouch arrived on the scene at approximately 2:13 a.m., according to the report.

Crouch watched a video provided by witness Casey Franz, who recorded the incident on his cell phone. In the report, Crouch says the video clearly shows Baldridge get up off the ground and walk away from the two suspects. Hill then punched Baldridge behind the left ear and Baldridge was then punched again by the second suspect, Crouch said in the report.

Hill and the second man can be seen in the video giving each other high fives and flaunting in front of Baldridge, the report says. The video operator can be heard saying "Jeremy Hill punching people."

With assistance from LSU campus police, Crouch located Hill near his residence at the West Campus Apartments and arrested him. Hill admitted he had been in Tigerland but was not involved in the fight. Hill continued to deny his participation in the incident even after being shown the video.

Hill's attorney, Marci Blaize, did not return calls to NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, but she told the Advocate in an email that, "Obviously, Jeremy was there as the video indicates. However, there is most likely more to the story than what is contained in a 30-second video."

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/04/lsu_rb_jeremy_hill_punched_vic.html

[Vantage 8 dude]

LSU RB Jeremy Hill punched victim from behind, celebrated, police report says

A cell phone video shows LSU running back Jeremy Hill punching a man from behind and then celebrating with high fives when a second unidentified man knocked the victim out with another punch, according to a Baton Rouge Police report on the incident.

Hill, 20, LSU's leading rusher last season was arrested for simple battery early Saturday morning after the fight, which occurred outside Reggie's, an off-campus bar in Tigerland.

The second suspect has not been identified but police are continuing to search for him. Hill has not been formally charged by the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's office.

The victim, Connor Baldridge, told Baton Rouge Police officer Clifford Crouch he was struck in the head two or three times and remembers waking up on the ground after Crouch arrived on the scene at approximately 2:13 a.m., according to the report.

Crouch watched a video provided by witness Casey Franz, who recorded the incident on his cell phone. In the report, Crouch says the video clearly shows Baldridge get up off the ground and walk away from the two suspects. Hill then punched Baldridge behind the left ear and Baldridge was then punched again by the second suspect, Crouch said in the report.

Hill and the second man can be seen in the video giving each other high fives and flaunting in front of Baldridge, the report says. The video operator can be heard saying "Jeremy Hill punching people."

With assistance from LSU campus police, Crouch located Hill near his residence at the West Campus Apartments and arrested him. Hill admitted he had been in Tigerland but was not involved in the fight. Hill continued to deny his participation in the incident even after being shown the video.

Hill's attorney, Marci Blaize, did not return calls to NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, but she told the Advocate in an email that, "Obviously, Jeremy was there as the video indicates. However, there is most likely more to the story than what is contained in a 30-second video."

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/04/lsu_rb_jeremy_hill_punched_vic.html

Attorney speak: "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, who are you going to believe here? My client who's (almost) NEVER previously been in trouble or some lying video? Remember this is LOUISIANA where thugs are treated a heroes by such legends as our own Louzziana State University Fighting Tiger Head Coach and nationally renowned football commentator Lester Miles. Besides, we all know these young men are expected to just act like "boys will be boys" and not be really held accountable for their actions. Whether it be failed drug tests, armed robbery, assault, or just little ole public intoxication/DUI we all recognize that Napoleonic Law allows the first ten...dozen..offenses to be taken as "rites of passage" for the young men in our state. Therefore, if the numbers don't fit you must acquit"!

[WyomingTiger8888]

Attorney speak: "Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, who are you going to believe here? My client who's (almost) NEVER previously been in trouble or some lying video? Remember this is LOUISIANA where thugs are treated a heroes by such legends as our own Louzziana State University Fighting Tiger Head Coach and nationally renowned football commentator Lester Miles. Besides, we all know these young men are expected to just act like "boys will be boys" and not be really held accountable for their actions. Whether it be failed drug tests, armed robbery, assault, or just little ole public intoxication/DUI we all recognize that Napoleonic Law allows the first ten...dozen..offenses to be taken as "rites of passage" for the young men in our state. Therefore, if the numbers don't fit you must acquit"!

NM

[jbcarol]

The attorney for LSU running back Jeremy Hill says a brief mobile phone video showing Hill punching another man does not show important events that precipitated the fight.

"There's no denying he's on the video, but the video is 15 seconds long and certainly doesn't tell you everything that happened that evening," Marci Blaize said Thursday. "In my experience and the cases I've had, there's usually a reason why a person will strike another individual and I can tell you that's the case here."

Blaize said her client was heckled about his past legal trouble before the part of the fight caught on video.

Meanwhile, Baton Rouge police Lt. Don Kelly said Thursday that a second, unidentified suspect, who knocked the victim out after Hill's initial punch, does not appear to be an LSU football player.

"We're making progress toward identifying a second suspect, and while I cannot rule out some connection to the LSU athletic department, based on what we know now, there does not apppear to be one," Kelly said.

Blaize said she has witness interviews lined up in the next few days and is in the process of establishing a more complete picture of what precipitated the altercation.

According to police, Hill punched the alleged victim in the side of the head. Then the second, unidentified suspect -- who Kelly said could be charged with second-degree battery -- knocked the alleged victim unconscious.

The video, which is considered evidence and not public record at this time, also showed Hill exchanging "high fives" with the second suspect and others after the man they punched was on the ground, Kelly said.

Blaize, however, said Hill does not know the other suspect.

"The video is clear that they approach the victim at different times," Blaize said. "They're not working in tandem. You can tell they don't know each other."

Police have said Hill, before being shown the video, told officers he was in the vicinity of the bar where the fight took place early Saturday morning, but denied being involved a fight. Then when police showed Hill the video, provided by a witness, Hill still denied being involved and also said he did not know who the other suspect was, Kelly said.

While Blaize did not dispute the content of the video, she said she could not speak for Hill on the matter of what exactly he said to the arresting officers and declined to speculate about why the officers interpreted his statements as they did.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9236959/lsu-tigers-jeremy-hill-was-heckled-past

[jbcarol]

The other suspect involved in a bar fight that included LSU running back Jeremy Hill was arrested Friday. Baton Rouge Police arrested Robert Bayardo, 20, 4000 Lake Beau Pre Blvd., and charged him with felony second degree battery.

Bayardo was transported and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

LSU announced Monday that Hill was suspended from the football team indefinitely. As a freshman last season, Hill led the Tigers with 755 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns.

Hill could have his suspension revoked and will likely be called back before District Judge Bonnie Jackson for a review of his probation.

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/05/second_man_arrested_in_bar_fig.html

[regi]

Why can't guys just take a beating and move on, stop calling the police sissy.

[Vantage 8 dude]

The attorney for LSU running back Jeremy Hill says a brief mobile phone video showing Hill punching another man does not show important events that precipitated the fight.

"There's no denying he's on the video, but the video is 15 seconds long and certainly doesn't tell you everything that happened that evening," Marci Blaize said Thursday. "In my experience and the cases I've had, there's usually a reason why a person will strike another individual and I can tell you that's the case here."

Blaize said her client was heckled about his past legal trouble before the part of the fight caught on video.

Meanwhile, Baton Rouge police Lt. Don Kelly said Thursday that a second, unidentified suspect, who knocked the victim out after Hill's initial punch, does not appear to be an LSU football player.

"We're making progress toward identifying a second suspect, and while I cannot rule out some connection to the LSU athletic department, based on what we know now, there does not apppear to be one," Kelly said.

Blaize said she has witness interviews lined up in the next few days and is in the process of establishing a more complete picture of what precipitated the altercation.

According to police, Hill punched the alleged victim in the side of the head. Then the second, unidentified suspect -- who Kelly said could be charged with second-degree battery -- knocked the alleged victim unconscious.

The video, which is considered evidence and not public record at this time, also showed Hill exchanging "high fives" with the second suspect and others after the man they punched was on the ground, Kelly said.

Blaize, however, said Hill does not know the other suspect.

"The video is clear that they approach the victim at different times," Blaize said. "They're not working in tandem. You can tell they don't know each other."

Police have said Hill, before being shown the video, told officers he was in the vicinity of the bar where the fight took place early Saturday morning, but denied being involved a fight. Then when police showed Hill the video, provided by a witness, Hill still denied being involved and also said he did not know who the other suspect was, Kelly said.

While Blaize did not dispute the content of the video, she said she could not speak for Hill on the matter of what exactly he said to the arresting officers and declined to speculate about why the officers interpreted his statements as they did.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/9236959/lsu-tigers-jeremy-hill-was-heckled-past

So according to the attorney apparently her thug client did indeed strike the person in question. However, we justify that by explaining the victim said something about Hill's original conviction. So...apparently that's going to be the justification for the assault. It seems to me that if that the case Hill would have been far better off just holding his anger and letting it go. However, because that's how they do it at LSU he should be commended on his restraint.

[mike32]

# of arrests for each since 2010.  What's that saying about a glass house?

LSU

Jeremy Hill (April 27, 2013)
Jordan Jefferson (August 26, 2011)
Joshua Johns (August 26, 2011)
T-Bob Hebert (May 2010)
Terrance Toliver, (March 2010)


Arkansas

quote:
Austin Flynn (February 12, 2013)
Terrell Williams (November 4, 2012)
Chris Smith (October 10, 2012)
Maudrecus Humphrey (May 12, 2012)
Andrew Peterson (May 12, 2012)
Marquel Wade (May 12, 2012)
Tyler Gilbert (April 17, 2012)
Kane Whitehurst (April 1, 2012)
Jason Peacock (March 16, 2012)
Anthony Oden (July 9, 2011)
Ross Rasner (April 15, 2011)
Lance Ray (January 29, 2011)
Dequinta "D.D." Jones (October 27, 2010)

[Vantage 8 dude]

# of arrests for each since 2010.  What's that saying about a glass house?

LSU

Jeremy Hill (April 27, 2013)
Jordan Jefferson (August 26, 2011)
Joshua Johns (August 26, 2011)
T-Bob Hebert (May 2010)
Terrance Toliver, (March 2010)


Arkansas

quote:
Austin Flynn (February 12, 2013)
Terrell Williams (November 4, 2012)
Chris Smith (October 10, 2012)
Maudrecus Humphrey (May 12, 2012)
Andrew Peterson (May 12, 2012)
Marquel Wade (May 12, 2012)
Tyler Gilbert (April 17, 2012)
Kane Whitehurst (April 1, 2012)
Jason Peacock (March 16, 2012)
Anthony Oden (July 9, 2011)
Ross Rasner (April 15, 2011)
Lance Ray (January 29, 2011)
Dequinta "D.D." Jones (October 27, 2010)

While it may not be an official "arrest" let's not forget the the "boo boo" bear that the Cards recently took a major gamble on. Then again, that only involved so many failed drug tests that even ole Leslie had to finally say "enough is (believe it or not) enough".

[jbcarol]

State District Court Judge Bonnie Jackson added new conditions to the probation of suspended LSU running back Jeremy Hill, including a curfew between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. and a requirement that he avoid bars.

Judge Jackson also ordered Hill, 20, undergo a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommended treatment, Assistant District Attorney Sue Bernie said.

Hill was still on probation for the carnal knowledge incident involving the 14-year-old girl in the Redemptorist locker room.

[tophawg19]

AP: LSU leading running back Jeremy Hill, already on probation in connection with a 2011 arrest, was arrested again early Saturday morning after allegedly punching another man in the side of the head outside a Baton Rouge bar near campus.

Hill, who pleaded guilty in January 2012 to misdemeanor carnal knowledge of a juvenile, is now charged with simple battery, also a misdemeanor, East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore said.

NOLA.com: Hill and another 18-year-old Redemptorist student, Avery Tate, were charged for pressuring a 14-year old girl into performing oral sex in the Redemptorist boys' locker room on Dec. 7, 2010, two months before signing day. He sat out the next year while resolving his legal issues.

Hill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of carnal knowledge of a juvenile in and accepted a six-month suspended sentence with supervised probation for two years. Then he signed with the Tigers in December of 2011 and enrolled in school in January 2012.

how is sex with a juvenile a misdemeanor

[jbcarol]

Hill's situation requires a heavy hand. In the end, Hill and LSU football will be better off because of it

Spare the rod and spoil the program

During his brief tenure at LSU, Jeremy Hill has displayed a rare ability to run over, through and away from opposing defenders. Unfortunately, the star runner hasn't shown the same elusiveness with the law.

He's now earned the dubious distinction of simultaneously being on probation and the early Heisman Trophy watch lists for 2013.

His inclusion on the latter list is now tenuous at best.

If Hill is found guilty, he could see jail time because conditions of his probation mandate he "refrain from all criminal conduct."

Miles needs to make a statement here and a strong one. Stiff punishment is required, beyond the requisite early-morning suicides and stadium stairs. A slap-on-the-wrist sit-down for a game or two won't be enough.

This isn't about Hill anymore. It's about LSU football, which has generated an inordinate amount of negative headlines in the past 18 months.

Is the LSU football program out of control? Hardly. Hill's arrest is disturbing, no doubt. It's the sixth in the past three years and that doesn't include the incidents involving Simon, Mathieu, Jefferson, Karnell Hatcher and Derrick Bryant after they left the program.

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/05/les_miles_needs_to_handle_jere.html

After opening strong, the writer attempts to rationalize by comparing the number of arrests of LSU players to those of other schools.

[jbcarol]

Barely 16 months ago, Hill got a fantastic deal when he avoided a felony charge and got a relatively easy set of probation conditions. In reality, Bernie and Jackson had one stipulation as a bright line: Don't run afoul of the police.

Hill failed, and the details — so far, at least — make it appear brazen: out at 2 a.m. in a bar fight caught on camera, one where Hill high-fived fellow suspect Robert Bayardo afterward.

My bet: Ultimately, Bernie tries to revoke probation, and Jackson is inclined to agree.

At that point, Miles' hand might be forced. And optimism is dealt a cruel slap across the jaw.

Bernie is the Assistant DA and Jackson is the District Judge.

[jbcarol]

Hill remains indefinitely suspended from the team following his arrest on simple battery charges and recently had his probation restructured to include a curfew. It's unclear when and if he will return because of his legal problems.

http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/64467/secs-100-day-checklist

LSU's RB by committee may be tested as may the integrity of the legal system.

[jbcarol]

Miles reiterated last week that nothing had changed on the status of suspended running back Jeremy hill, who was arrested for simple battery April 27. The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's office is still investigating the case and has yet to make formal charges. Hill could be in line for jail time because he was on probation at the time of the arrest.

"We're going to be fine there," he said. "Alfred Blue, Kenny Hilliard, Terrence Magee are really quality backs. There's nobody any better than those three."

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/05/lsu_coach_les_miles_has_no_pro.html

[jbcarol]

LSU RB Jeremy Hill charged with simple battery

Jeremy Hill was charged with simple battery on Monday by the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's office in connection with a bar fight that took place on April 27, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported.

Hill will enter his plea during his arraignment on Friday. In the meantime, the rising sophomore remains under indefinite suspension courtesy of LSU head coach Les Miles, who plans to let the legal process run its course before taking any further action.

[Steef]

If they had video of him kicking the guy in the head, he'd be in REAL trou....

Oh. Wait.

[jbcarol]

Ultimately, Hill's foible was squandering multiple reprieves granted by a criminal justice system inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. Hill did so when patience and leeway in Hillar Moore III's office for LSU is waning.

All Hill had to do was avoid having cuffs slapped on his wrists and being placed in a squad car. He failed.

Instead, he allegedly sucker-punched a 20-year-old LSU student as he walked away from the running back at 2 a.m. at Reggie's bar — an incident compounded by a celebratory high-five with an accomplice caught on a cell-phone camera.

Yet the bigger sin was squandering the goodwill of Bernie and state district court judge Bonnie Jackson, whose earlier bargain allowed an 18-year-old Hill to land a misdemeanor instead of a felony count...

The handling of Hill's case sends a twofold message. First, don't put the DA in a bind when a break is cut. Second, the publicity and scrutiny from LSU's incidents aren't being taken lightly anymore.

Harris notes that LSU is neither Florida nor UGa.  Recounts that Jordan Jefferson ultimately pleaded guilty to simple battery.

[Vantage 8 dude]

Ultimately, Hill's foible was squandering multiple reprieves granted by a criminal justice system inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. Hill did so when patience and leeway in Hillar Moore III's office for LSU is waning.

All Hill had to do was avoid having cuffs slapped on his wrists and being placed in a squad car. He failed.

Instead, he allegedly sucker-punched a 20-year-old LSU student as he walked away from the running back at 2 a.m. at Reggie's bar — an incident compounded by a celebratory high-five with an accomplice caught on a cell-phone camera.

Yet the bigger sin was squandering the goodwill of Bernie and state district court judge Bonnie Jackson, whose earlier bargain allowed an 18-year-old Hill to land a misdemeanor instead of a felony count...

Harris notes that LSU is neither Florida nor UGa.  Recounts that Jordan Jefferson ultimately pleaded guilty to simple battery.

My question is simply what constitutes an UNSIMPLE battery charge when it comes to an LSU football player? My suspicion is that such a charge doesn't exist.

[jbcarol]

DA released video of Jeremy Hill's fight. Not certain if volume on is safe for work

When video taping a key event affecting SEC Sports its okay to rotate that cell phone 90 degrees and get a wider angle shot. I know I will try to do better with that.

[PygmalionEffect]

http://www.wafb.com/story/22823125/suspended-lsu-rb-jeremy-hill-pleads-guilty-to-simple-battery

Video
http://m.wafb.com/ms/p/a3/57/view.m?id=124279&storyId=v_9085948&news=Top%20Stories&news2=Main

Video shows two people running up from behind from either side and striking the victim once each.

One is an lsu football player who receives a 6 month suspended sentence for simple battery and a curfew that is not allowed to interfere with his football activities.

The other guy hasn't gone to court yet but has been charged with 2nd degree battery.  Must not be an lsu football player I take it.

Got to hand it to the Baton Rouge justice system.  They don't even pretend there's not a double standard when it comes to lsu sports.  The judge expressed a very impressive knowledge of lsu football history, I'm sure he's a big fan.  He requested weekly updates on Hill's progress.   

Yes, this is the same guy that is already on probation for a sex crime with a 14 year old.
(the lsu player, not the judge)

Some are saying that he should be suspended from playing for lsu this season, but that doens't make sense to me, as he would seem to fit right in with that bunch.  I think he's the perfect representative for the school and the State.

Hill's probation hearing on the sex conviction is Aug 16th.  Will be interesting

[OptimusHog]

Typical.

[Cassperr]

He should be put away for 6 months IMO. I really really hope him and his friend both get blinded and face stomped for this incident. Its not only bad, but he laughs about it. Worthless POS!!!! Hope some guy in the slammer forces him to go down on him, when hes given jail time for that.

Thats my censored version of it.

If I was Les I would cut my ties with this thug now before he catches hell like Meyer is getting.

[Hogfaniam]

2nd guy caused 'serious bodily injury' to get 2nd degree.  Basically Hill didn't hit him hard enough to get charged with 2nd degree, which is a felony. 

What I wonder is what led up to this? Dude was on the ground when the vid started.  Staggering drunk?  High?  Been hit before the vid?

Here is La law on 2nd degree:

§34.1.  Second degree battery

A.  Second degree battery is a battery when the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury; however, this provision shall not apply to a medical provider who has obtained the consent of a patient.

B.  For purposes of this Section, the following words shall have the following meanings:

(1)  "Active member of the United States Armed Forces" shall mean an active member of the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Coast Guard, or the National Guard.

(2)  "Disabled veteran" shall mean a veteran member of the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Coast Guard, or the National Guard who is disabled as determined by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.

(3)  "Serious bodily injury" means bodily injury which involves unconsciousness, extreme physical pain or protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty, or a substantial risk of death.

C.  Whoever commits the crime of second degree battery shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, or both.  At least one year of the sentence imposed shall be served without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence if the offender knew or should have known that the victim is an active member of the United States Armed Forces or is a disabled veteran and the second degree battery was committed because of that status.

[urkillnmesmalls]

That's embarrassing for LSU, and the fact that the University puts up with it says volumes for their athletic programs.  Thuggery...at it's finest.  Nothing like delivering a forearm shiver to the back of someone's head and then acting like you accomplished something noteworthy.  It does not surprise me one bit to see LSU players or fans acting like that.  Despicable. 

[TheRazorbackGuy]

Can't win in the SEC without trouble makers. The Alabama kids robbing people recently. Michael Dyer, Dakota Mosely and the spice incident. The Cam Newton scandal. Chris Fairley going out there and getting two DWIs in a week. Ronaldo McClain threatening people when with Alabama and with the Raiders. The Gators won two titles with a thug like Aaron Hernandez. What Hill did was minor and I think this topic is terrible topic and must be removed.

[Ugly Uncle]

Anyone catch that Mike Irwin was the judge?

Okay, I know it was spelled Mike Erwin...but still.

[TheRazorbackGuy]

My opinion of "UglyUnlce's Post"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw7gTkMhsds

[HogsInaBlanket]

What a POS

[TheRazorbackGuy]

What a POS

You have to have some bad guys to win in the SEC. Just don't do like Ahmad Carroll and punch bouncers and police.

[Steef]

But, if you're a WR for the Georgia. Bulldogs, you get a 5 game suspension for selling a T-shirt.

In fairness to the NCAA, they did ease up on the T-shirt violators for Ohio State.

In this case, its a good thing the victim wasn't seriously injured. They would have had to make Hill a coach. Or maybe Governor.

[SouthSide Johnny]

http://www.hogville.net/yabbse/index.php?topic=542850.0

[jbcarol]

LSU running back Jeremy Hill pleads guilty to battery charge, placed on probation [should be ready for fall camp ]

Hill, who is currently suspended from the team, pleaded guilty to a charge of simple battery in an arraignment in the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge...

Hill was placed on probation for two years and ordered to pay $375 in restitution for medical bills to the victim.

There are some complications related to his felony charge as a minor.

[Nashville Fan]

Knock somebody out with an elbow to the back of the head. Second is just. No matter what happened prior, Bayardo deserves what he gets. He is a criminal.

Hill getting a free shot to the jaw with a full out haymaker needs to be kick off the team for being a wuss. Anthony "big dude" was not even staggered by Hill's punch. Imagine what his hits feel like with pads on. On second thought, leave Hill on the team. Stupid and no thump... Bring on the Tigers.

[Bebop]

Thug U. Doesn't surprise me.

[RAZORBACKER60]

I think this is a strong case for why George Zimmerman shot that punk. I could not help think in that case it's not a black white issue, it's a thug punk issue. Btw, Zimmerman is Latino.

The LSU athletic department, The LSU coaching staff, and their fans should be ashamed.

That punk better be glad that was not me because we would be having Travon number two, only it would have been me emptying me clip in in ass.

[PygmalionEffect]

I am more focused on the double standard of justice that exists in B.R. which is the root cause for why these violent acts continue to take place down there.  The players know they can get a little violent and will certainly be given a second chance.

It's going to eventually lead to one of these violent outbursts actually leading to a death or a severe disablement.

[SemperFi]

That's embarrassing for LSU, and the fact that the University puts up with it says volumes for their athletic programs.  Thuggery...at it's finest.  Nothing like delivering a forearm shiver to the back of someone's head and then acting like you accomplished something noteworthy.  It does not surprise me one bit to see LSU players or fans acting like that.  Despicable. 

Absolutely agree with your assessment. Typical of the LSU football program.

[Hogtropolis™]

This reminds me of the guy that got killed by one punch outside the electric cowboy in Fatetteville. You just never know what might happen when you go to beating on someone, so why even take the chance?

I've never understood why these athletes that have so much going for them will risk it over very stupid issues.

[TheRazorbackGuy]

You were likely an idiot too when you were 19-23

[Hogtropolis™]

If you were referring to me, I did some pretty stupid stuff in college, but never anything that would get me arrested. Just wasn't worth the risk. That's what I don't understand about these guys. They've got more going for them, as far as potential money earnings and playing a game for living, than I ever had and they are doing things to jeopardize that future that just aren't worth it. It's just beyond me that some of these young talented athletes can't grasp that concept. It's pretty simple. Take care of your business on and off the field for 3 years and you'll be a millionaire.

[LZH]

You mentioned 'sex crime' and 'video' in the same post.  I now find myself quite disappointed.

[trashcan maN]

Big strong kid like that could easily kill someone with a cheapshot to the head like that..makes me sick to my stomach