Jameis Winston Disciplinary Hearing Still on Schedule? QB Cooperating Fully, No Set Timetable

Jameis Winston and his attorney David Cornwell have been able to set aside any disagreements they have with Florida State University and are cooperating with the school's deadlines.

According to ESPN, Cornwell notified which of the three former State Supreme Court Justices he would like struck from consideration, on Winston's behalf. FSU had set a Friday deadline for both the Seminoles quarterback and for the former student accusing Winston of sexually assaulting her to do so.

Winston also had a deadline on Friday to schedule an informational hearing with FSU to review his disciplinary case. Cornwell said he contacted the FSU office of Student Rights and Responsibilities to do so on Winston' behalf as well.

John Clune, an attorney representing Winston's accuser, also confirmed to ESPN that he struck a judge from consideration, though neither lawyer specified who their choices were.

"We've been pretty consistent in saying that we will be cooperative with the expectation of fairness," Cornwell told ESPN. "I still have some concerns, but we'll address each of them individually as we move forward."

FSU gathered three former Florida judges to potentially hear Winston's disciplinary case, in which he could be charged with up to four student conduct code violations. Both sides are able to strike one name from the list and in the event they chose the same, FSU will decide between the remaining two. FSU stated it wanted an outside official to hear the case to ensure the integrity of the hearing.

Winston's case is unique for a student conduct code hearing, as FSU has not charged him with anything. Not yet dated, the hearing takes place nearly two years after the alleged incident and will determine what (if anything) Winston should be charged with and how he should be punished.

Cornwell has already expressed that he and his client will be fully cooperative, but will need "several weeks" to review all the information pertaining to the case. There are already well-documented cases against FSU and the local police for mishandling the alleged victim's complaint from the start. The hearing is far from a criminal investigation and Winston could be punished with a reprimand, suspension or even expulsion.

Said Cornwell, "I'm not walking this kid into a firing line without the necessary weapons."