Statement on Student Riot Behavior following the UM v Duke Men's Basketball Game

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - In the aftermath of last night's (March 3, 2010) exciting win for the men's basketball team, there were several incidents representing poor judgment on the part of those participating in the postgame celebration. The postgame behavior of some students is inconsistent with the high standards - in academics, attitudes, and in behaviors - that we have set at the University of Maryland College Park. We will not let the poor behavior of a few taint the good behavior of many.

The University of Maryland has policies that provide the authority, with police documentation and following due process, to suspend or expel a student for riot-related behavior whether or not he or she has been convicted in a criminal court.

To that end, the University of Maryland is taking steps to assure that those incidences are fully investigated, documented and, where appropriate, fully addressed by the university's judicial process.

Millree Williams
University of Maryland Spokesperson

Prohibited Conduct Policy - University of Maryland

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