College Basketball Player Claims Unfair Expulsion Over Text Message 'Tone' Sent to School Dean
Jahiem Green alleges his expulsion stemmed from questioning the University's unfair treatment towards his condition.
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Arlington Baptist University (ABU)'s college basketball player claims he was unfairly expelled after questioning accusations regarding his housing situation.
The student player, Jahiem Green, was accused of living off-campus against school policy but maintained he was residing on campus and paying for housing.
When asked to meet with Dean Peggy Smith, he requested a representative's presence, citing concerns over fairness, but this request was denied. Despite Green's attempts to resolve the matter respectfully, Smith deemed his tone and behavior inappropriate, resulting in his immediate dismissal, WFAA reported.
The incident began with a text from Smith accusing Green of violating campus housing rules. In response, Green requested clarification, which Smith perceived as disrespectful. During their subsequent meeting, Green recorded their conversation, showing his polite behavior and attempts to understand the accusations. However, Smith argued his questioning escalated the situation and labeled his actions "egregious." Hours later, Green received a dismissal notice, bypassing the university's typical disciplinary steps.
Expulsion vs Misconduct
Green thinks that the expulsion is based on his challenge to the administration rather than any real misconduct. He mentioned inconsistencies, like a charge for on-campus housing on his account, although accusations were of living off-campus. ABU's student handbook describes a four-tier disciplinary process but allows for immediate dismissal in "egregious" cases, which Green contests was misapplied.
Adding to his struggles, ABU has withheld Green's transcripts due to an unpaid balance, preventing him from transferring to another school. Despite this setback, Green has filed an appeal with ABU's accrediting body and sought legal assistance to resolve the matter. He expressed frustration with the situation, labeling the university's actions as hypocritical given its Christian principles.
Green and his family remain hopeful that legal and institutional interventions will allow him to clear his debts, obtain his transcripts, and continue pursuing his education and basketball dreams.
