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An LSU Student Government court has decided not to impeach a student body presidential candidate, opting for a public reprimand instead.
On Monday, the SG University Court held a hearing for impeachment against Jack Miller, Director of Public Policy for SG.
This came after the Student Senate voted to bring the case to trial.
The case was brought against Miller due to his alleged failure to establish a civics commission, which should have been completed 45 days after the academic year began.
According to the decision, the Court determined unanimously that Miller did neglect to start the commission in a timely manner.
“The duty at issue was clear. The expectation was communicated. The means of execution were available. And the delay was substantial,” the repository reads.
However, the Court acknowledged the fact that, though delayed, Miller did publicize applications for the commission on Feb. 24.
Sen. Konnor Crowder, who presented SGB 6 and was part of the prosecution, said this ruling could set a “weary precedent.”
Crowder said he proved the commission was not made and was not going to be made with the applications only being sent out because of the impeachment articles.
The Court also noted Miller’s response to the concerns, in which he placed responsibility on others rather than taking accountability.
“The Court would like to remind Director Miller of a lesson that we all learned in elementary school: when one points a finger at others, there are several fingers pointing back at oneself,” the repository reads.
A public reprimand by the Court includes a formal declaration that Miller failed to meet the standards required. It does not remove Miller from office but puts the misconduct on the institutional record.
Crowder said he feels like voting on the impeachment articles was the public reprimand, and he would have liked to see Miller removed from his position.
“It’s a known fact that the civics commission has not been made, won’t be made, and there was no intention of it getting made,” Crowder said.
Miller has not yet responded for comment. He will remain as director and is eligible to continue his campaign for student body president on the Miller-Hebert ticket.
Student Government elections will be held Thursday and Friday.
