A grand jury met Wednesday to begin hearing evidence in the criminal case involving suspended LSU football players Jordan Jefferson and Josh Johns.
The grand jury heard testimonies from the Baton Rouge Police Department investigating officers and a number of eyewitnesses. The grand jury will reconvene Sept. 28 to continue hearing testimony, and District Attorney Hillar Moore said he hopes to conclude the investigation then.
“I believe that I could probably make the decision now,” Moore told The Times-Picayune. “But this is the decision that I believe for the community, and given what’s gone on, it’s best that a grand jury make this can.”
Michael Bienvenu, the attorney representing the four alleged victims, said three of his clients testified Wednesday,
including Andrew Lowery. Bienvenu said his clients have served as witnesses in the criminal proceedings, and he anticipates filing a civil suit regardless of the grand jury’s decision.
“Certainly we have an interest in what the grand jury does, the ultimate outcome, but it has no bearing on the possible civil ramifications or anything like that,” Bienvenu said.
LSU football coach Les Miles said he was aware of the grand jury proceedings but wasn’t informed of what happened. He said he will wait to make a decision on Jefferson’s and Johns’ possible reinstatement until the case is resolved.
“I don’t want to speculate about any of that stuff until I know more,” Miles said. “I want you to know I’m just as wanting of information as anybody. And certainly, action and consideration will take place after we understand the