Flanigan will not be charged over locker room camera

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[L-Train11]

Good!

[WOSgrad]

With the evidence they had, if they followed the law this was the only reasonable conclusion.

[Alpha Wolf]

Ok, so he won't be charged in the court of law but does that mean BISD is done with it or can they still issue their own punishment, up to dismissal?

[WOSgrad]

6 minutes ago, Jag Insider said:

Ok, so he won't be charged in the court of law but does that mean BISD is done with it or can they still issue their own punishment, up to dismissal?

No, it does not mean that BISD is precluded from setting down whatever sanction it feels is warranted.

[BlackShirts5]

Should be dismissed. But of course in this world today he will get in trouble for protecting his players property which is how I see it. 

[AggiesAreWe]

26 minutes ago, Jag Insider said:

Ok, so he won't be charged in the court of law but does that mean BISD is done with it or can they still issue their own punishment, up to dismissal?

Don't think that really matters now. From what I have been told, Flanigan will be leaving, regardless if he is allowed to stay.

[CCRed]

1 hour ago, Jag Insider said:

Ok, so he won't be charged in the court of law but does that mean BISD is done with it or can they still issue their own punishment, up to dismissal?

Why would he get some kind of punishment ?  The article stated the only time the cameras were in use was when no one was supposed to be in the locker room.  Should he be handed down punishment for catching a thief and protecting his players property ?   Maybe I'm missing something.

[WOSgrad]

14 minutes ago, CCRed said:

Why would he get some kind of punishment ?  The article stated the only time the cameras were in use was when no one was supposed to be in the locker room.  Should he be handed down punishment for catching a thief and protecting his players property ?   Maybe I'm missing something.

No, you're not missing anything. IF the sole basis for any sanction against Coach Flanigan is that he violated that Texas Penal Code provision, then it should be the end of the show.  However, there are a couple of considerations which may still leave his status in question.

First, yes, we know there was no evidence that Flanigan violated any criminal law.  However, there may be some TEA or BISD policy provisions that this action might run afoul of.  I really don't know either way.

Second, history is not on the side of Coach Flanigan coming out of an administrative leave and retaining his position.  In fact, I can not recall that ever happening, be it administrator, teacher or coach.

[Brobie]

 Turn him loose....give him a $10,000. raise for being a HC/Detective. They got it right for first time in a long time, can not blame him for protecting his players from a thief. It never had one thing to do about catching anyone without clothes !!! Great job jury

[outanup]

Best news Ive heard all day.....Now ...Get out while the getting is good Coach. 

 

[BMTSoulja1]

Very interesting,  it I must say, due to the circumstances, I'm not really surprised...

[mytwocents-28]

On 12/22/2016 at 8:16 AM, BMTSoulja1 said:

Very interesting,  it I must say, due to the circumstances, I'm not really surprised...

And what circumstances are you speaking of soulja?

[BMTSoulja1]

4 hours ago, Vpirate02 said:

And what circumstances are you speaking of soulja?

Really irrelivant at this time...  It will REALLY be irrelivant in the near future...

[Gabe]

People complained he violated privacy (of players that weren't around when the video was rolling) and it was proven he in fact didn't violate anyone's privacy. 

You're right, everyone did the right thing this time. It was for the best he was on leave so the situation could be investigated. Everyone did their jobs. 

Now, what to do about the real problem in this story. What happens with the thief and why hasn't it been announced they are in trouble?

The criminal isn't getting special treatment because of a family member are they? Man if so now that is a controversy worth worrying about and not the coach who coat them. 

[AthleticSupporter - Jock]

15 hours ago, BMTSoulja1 said:

Really irrelivant at this time...  It will REALLY be irrelivant in the near future...

Soulja, has the thief been prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law? Or is the thief getting special treatment because of who they know?

[mytwocents-28]

8 hours ago, AthleticSupporter - Jock said:

Soulja, has the thief been prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law? Or is the thief getting special treatment because of who they know?

Thats a very good question, I'd love to see the answer.

[Remmus]

Locker room theft seems to be a "thing" around Houston.  My sons have had items stolen while in high school.  They actually caught one of the perps with stolen phone in pocket (they called the phone and the perps pocket started ringing...lol).  The perp received a proper a** whoopin in the locker room and the thefts went away (that year).  Then one of my sons moved on to play ball in college here in Houston and the team's locker room was robbed while they were at practice.  

[skipmeister]

This is why I am telling everyone to leave your valuables at home!

[BMTSoulja1]

48 minutes ago, skipmeister said:

This is why I am telling everyone to leave your valuables at home!

Yea,  if the majority of the West Enders feel that they can leave iPhones, Apple watches, and jewelry just hanging around with no one around...

[WOSgrad]

I don't recall there being a valid defense in either case law or the Penal Code that the items stolen were not secured.

[tvc184]

3 hours ago, WOSgrad said:

I don't recall there being a valid defense in either case law or the Penal Code that the items stolen were not secured.

Not PC... rationalization. 

It's the victim's fault............. 

[PlayActionPass]

On 12/24/2016 at 10:23 PM, BMTSoulja1 said:

Really irrelivant at this time...  It will REALLY be irrelivant in the near future...

So is Flanigan out regardless? Is that what you are saying Soulja?

[mytwocents-28]

On 1/3/2017 at 9:29 PM, tvc184 said:

Not PC... rationalization. 

It's the victim's fault............. 

Typical Beaumont mindset.

 

Que soulja in 3.......2........1

[BMTSoulja1]

8 hours ago, Vpirate02 said:

Typical Beaumont mindset.

 

Que soulja in 3.......2........1

New year, and I'm not taking the bait.  Because you waste energy screaming upon deaf ears.  

But if I jab back with a mention of Vidor, I'd be wrong.