The interesting thing is that no one took the approach that he should get any special consideration because of his ability, or because of his 4-star status. It was agreed by all that if he is convicted, he will not play. The only difference of opinion came when it come to what happens if he is acquitted. When it comes right down to it, there were basically two different views expressed about what should happen if he is acquitted:
1. The "Innocent until proven guilty" view - In this view, Lewis has a right to defend himself, and we will let the court decide the issue. If he is acquitted, he would be presumed to be innocent. Therefore, if acquitted, and he can become academically eligible, he would be no different than any other recruit.
2. The "Rape charges do not fall from the sky" view. In this view, because he has been accused, he is presumed to be guilty. It is not clear that there is any way to overcome this presumption, because the accusation in itself establishes guilt. Even if he is acquitted, and is able to become academically eligible, proponents of this view would still consider him a rapist, and not welcome.

Unfortunately these views are not reconcilable, so further discussion is likely to be unfruitful.

If the kid is acquitted and passes his ACT, Ohio should sign him. I have a mother and five sisters and I love them. Saying that, many people have been falsely charged with rape because they either did have the same relationship aspirations or the accused was trying to get themselves out of trouble. If Lewis is found not guilty in the court of law, he should have every right to continue on with his football career. We had a guy named Sid Hall, he played linebacker and fullback in the 90's. He did time for assault, Sid later became an excellent football and citizen at Ohio University.

it's been a little over a month - any update?

http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2012/mar/12/pickerington-student-indicted-2-rape-charges-ar-961890/

Competency motion withdrawn

It will likely be a good long while before this is resolved.

Opening arguments
Jury hears recordings

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/02/18/...

The Columbus Dispatch is reporting the jury has reached a verdict on one count (the December 2 incident) but is at an impasse on the other (the January 6 incident).

This is pure speculation, but based on the article, my hunch is acquittal on the December 2 incident, with one or more hold-outs for conviction on the January 6 incident. Lewis testified that she said "no" in the car, but that it was just "role-playing". A juror could very easily find that is an admission to rape: "'No' means no.

So, now, where were we?

Actually, it was not guilty on one charge and a deadlock on the second one, so he still could be retried for one of the charges.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/02/22/rape-trial-ends-with-partial-acquittal.html

I hope you're right, but I would bet they put some serious pressure on him to plead guilty to a lesser charge. Prosecutor's do not like to lose, and a plea deal would at least give the prosecutor some political cover. I don't know what the Lewis family's financial situation is, but a year-plus long criminal defense is going to be expensive, and a re-trial isn't going to be any cheaper. If the prosecutor takes prison time off the table, Lewis may do the deal.

And crap like this is exactly why I can't bring myself to do criminal law.

Either is an excellent choice.  However, my pick is Hargrave, because the chapel services feature "all the great Christian hymns."  From my point of view, that's about as good as it gets.