Rutgers Introduces Eddie Jordan as Men’s Basketball Coach
Rich Schultz/Getty Images(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) – Rutgers University introduced Eddie Jordan as its new men’s basketball coach on Tuesday, the next step in moving forward from a scandal that forced the firing of coach Mike Rice and the resignatio…
Rutgers Suspends Lacrosse Coach
Andy Marlin/Getty Images(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — Rutgers University has suspended their men’s lacrosse coach as they look into allegations of verbal abuse.
The university announced that Brian Brecht will continue to be paid while he is suspended….
Rutgers Gives Mike Rice $475,000 Settlement
Mitchell Layton/Getty Images(TRENTON, N.J.) – Rutgers University has reached a settlement agreement with former men’s basketball coach Mike Rice, agreeing to pay him $475,000 for the remaining two-years on his contract, according to University o…
#22 Rutgers Stays Unbeaten, Cage Huskies
Wesley Hitt/Getty Images(PISCATAWAY, N.J.) — Rutgers is off to their best start in five years, and it’s the defense leading the way.
The Scarlet Knights forced five UConn turnovers and throttled the Huskies, 19-3 on Saturday afternoon at High Point So…
Eric LeGrand Continues to Inspire in New Book
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(NEW YORK) — Former Rutgers defensive end Eric LeGrand who was paralyzed during a play on special teams in a October 2010 game against Army at MetLife Stadium has a new book out titled, “Believe: My Faith and the Tackle …
Rutgers Trial: Dharun Ravi Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi was sentenced to 30 days in jail by a New Jersey judge Monday for spying on his roommate’s gay tryst. Ravi’s freshman roommate Tyler Clementi committed suicide days later. “I do not be…
Dharun Ravi Found Guilty in Rutgers Trial
Tyler Clementi’s parents during the reading of the verdict. ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — A New Jersey jury on Friday found former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi guilty on all counts for using a webcam to spy on his roommate, Tyler Clementi, having a…
Rutgers Trial: Jury Begins Deliberations
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — The criminal charges against Dharun Ravi were handed over to a jury Wednesday following closing arguments in a case that has generated 17 months of intense media attention after Ravi’s roommate, Tyler Clementi, jumped t…
Rutgers Summations: Prosecution Calls ‘Immature Kid’ Defense False
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — The trial of Rutgers student Dharun Ravi drew to a close Tuesday as prosecutors and defense lawyers sparred over whether Ravi’s spying on his gay roommate Tyler Clementi was a criminal act by an anti-gay bigot or the “s…
Rutgers Defense Ends With Dharun Ravi’s Own Words, Demeanor
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — The final word in defense of Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, accused of spying on his roommate Tyler Clementi during a gay sexual encounter, came from Ravi himself, as his police interview tape was replayed in the closing …
Rutgers Summation: Spying on Tyler Clementi an ‘Innocent’ Mistake
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — Spying on Tyler Clementi’s gay sexual encounter was an innocent mistake by Rutgers freshman Dharun Ravi, sparked by curiosity, not maliciousness, Ravi’s attorney argued Tuesday in the closing summations of the Rutgers t…
Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi Doesn’t Testify as Defense Rests
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — Accused Rutgers student Dharun Ravi did not take the stand to defend himself against charges that he activated a webcam to peek at roommate Tyler Clementi and another man kissing and then encouraged others to do the sam…
Rutgers Trial: Prosecution Rests Its Case Against Dharun Ravi
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — The prosecution has rested its case Thursday in the webcam spying trial of Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi.
The state’s case lasted nine days, questioning a score of witnesses and entering a thick stack of comput…
Rutgers Prosecution Witness: Could He Have Been a Defendant?
Hemera/Thinkstock(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — Rutgers University student Lokesh Ojha has emerged as a key prosecution witnesses in the trial of Dharun Ravi, who’s accused of invading the privacy and cyberbullying his college roommate, Tyler Clementi.But co…
Judge Allows Testimony About Tyler Clementi’s Suicide
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — The barely mentioned death of Tyler Clementi made its way into the trial of Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi on Monday, in the form of an exchange of text messages between the defendant and a friend the day after …
Mystery Witness Appears at Rutgers Trial
Henera/Thinkstock(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — The mystery witness in the trial of Rutgers student Dharun Ravi made an appearance in court Friday under extraordinary efforts to keep his identity secret. The witness, identified only by his initials M.B., had…
Rutgers Trial: Cop Describes Search for Tyler Clementi
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — A Rutgers police officer testified Thursday that when he searched for missing student Tyler Clementi, his roommate Dharun Ravi did not mention that Clementi was upset over Ravi’s alleged webcam spying and had asked to s…
Rutgers Trial: Tyler Clementi’s Date to Testify
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — What could be the most dramatic moment in the trial of Rutgers student Dharun Ravi is expected Thursday with the testimony of the man who was seen on a webcam kissing Tyler Clementi. The man, known only as M.B. in court…
Rutgers Trial Witness Admits He Lied
Comstock/Thinkstock(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — A Rutgers University student described in court Wednesday how he gave Dharun Ravi a thumbs-up after Ravi maneuvered his webcam so that it was aimed at the bed of his gay roommate, Tyler Clementi.The witness, …
Rutgers Trial to Hear Secret Witness, Tyler Clementi’s Gay Date
ABC News(NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.) — Prosecutors and court officials in the Rutgers invasion of privacy trial have gone to extraordinary lengths to keep the identity of a key witness anonymous, even during his upcoming testimony. A gay man identified only …