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Former Vanderbilt player Cory Batey was found guilty of aggravated rape by a jury in a retrial on Friday night, per The Tennesseean. He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 20, and is expected to serve 15-to-25 years in jail.
“Our first thoughts are with the victim and the incredible strength she has shown, and continues to show, both throughout the investigation and the legal proceedings,” Vanderbilt vice chancellor for public affairs Beth Fortune said in a statement. “Our heart continues to go out to her as she has endured this retrial. This case has had a lasting impact on us all.”
Batey was found guilty on the three of the most severe counts against him, including one for aggravated rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. He was also found guilty on four additional counts; aggravated sexual battery, facilitation of aggravated rape and two counts of attempted aggravated rape.
Originally found guilty of aggravated rape a year ago with former teammate Brandon Vandenburg, the two temporarily escaped legal action due to a mistrial. Two other Vanderbilt players, Jaborian McKenzie and Brandon Banks, are currently pending.
All four players were dismissed immediately after the findings in June of 2013.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
