The University of Oklahoma on Tuesday expelled two students accused of playing a “leadership role” in a fraternity’s racist video. One of the students issued an apology, as did the family of the second student.
The parents of student Levi Pettit, Brody and Susan Pettit, said of their son, “He made a horrible mistake and will live with the consequences forever.”
“We were as shocked and saddened by this news as anyone,” the Pettit family statement said. “Of course, we are sad for our son, but more importantly, we apologize to the community he has hurt. We would also like to apologize to the entire African American community, University of Oklahoma student body and administration.”
Parker Rice, 19, a former Dallas prep-school student, offered “my deepest apologies” in a statement to the Dallas Morning News and said “our family is not able to be in our home because of threatening calls as well as frightening talk on social media.”
“I am deeply sorry for what I did Saturday night. It was wrong and reckless. I made a horrible mistake by joining into the singing and encouraging others to do the same,” he said.
“For me, this is a devastating lesson and I am seeking guidance on how I can learn from this and make sure it never happens again,” Rice said.
University President David Boren issued a statement saying the investigation into the Sigma Alpha Epsilon video was continuing.
“I have acted today to expel two students who were leaders in the singing of a racist chant,” Boren said in a tweet that linked to the statement. When the identities of others involved is confirmed, they will face “appropriate disciplinary action,” he said.
Boren said the students had created a “hostile environment” for students and the university community… see more
source: usatoday
Tags: Oklahoma, Politics, Racist Video, Students Apology
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