Police investigate alleged rape involving LSU football player on campus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office is investigating an alleged rape case from Louisiana State University reported by a student, Kendall Danielle Francis. In a viral TikTok video dated September 14, 2026, she claims the incident occurred in October 2025, involving a player who remains on the team. Following her report, the player was initially suspended for a year but later had his punishment reduced to probation. LSU President Wade Rousse stated the university is cooperating with the investigation.
- •Kendall Danielle Francis reported the alleged rape to LSU in October 2025.
- •The accused football player was suspended for a year before his punishment was reduced.
- •The university is under investigation by the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office.
- •LSU President Wade Rousse confirmed cooperation with investigators.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — Police Open Investigation Into Alleged Rape From LSU Football Player After TikTok Goes Viral
"“LSU really does protect their athletes,” a student, who reported she was raped in October 2025, said in the video.
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