To review, the Judge ruled against Shannon on Count 1, Title 1. She ruled in his favor on COUNT VI
42 U.S.C. §1983
From Shannon's filing:
115. At all times relevant, Killeen, acted under color of state law, as President of the
University of Illinois system, has had oversight over the DIA including the Team and can direct his subordinates at the DIA.
116. Killeen, as President of Illinois, has deprived TJ of a constitutionally protected
property interest by suspending him from the Team, thereby depriving TJ of the right not to be suspended from the Team without good cause and due process, as required by Title IX, as set forth in the Scholarship Contract, and/or otherwise.
117. Killeen, as President of Illinois, also deprived TJ of a constitutionally protected
liberty interest to pursue a career of his choice without the stigma of the Suspension.
118. Killeen, as President of Illinois, also threatens to deprive TJ of a constitutionally
protected property interest by subjecting him to the
deficient OSCR Action.
119. Killeen, as President Illinois, has violated TJ’s procedural due process rights, as alleged herein. TJ was suspended under the DIA Policy that has the least amount of safeguards for him, as outlined above. Further, despite Illinois’ promises to the contrary, the DIA Action does not heed the presumption of innocence or other basic due process rights. Additionally, the
OSCR Policy process that is being applied to TJ does not provide sufficient fairness or due process.
120. Money damages cannot fully and adequately compensate TJ for the reasons alleged above.