MOSCOW, ID – On Saturday, February 10, a University of Idaho (U of I) student spoke out after he was reportedly involved in a fight with, among others, University of Idaho football players.
U of I senior Timmy Reed and his family have hired attorney Tim Gressbach to claim that Reed was hit in the head during a fight and was knocked unconscious. He then went to the hospital, where it was discovered that he had suffered a concussion, a broken nose, and a black eye.
University of Idaho senior Timmy Reed (left), attorney Tim Gressbach, and his father Nick Reed (right) hold a photo of Reed after he lost consciousness.
Gressbach said Reed and the Beta Theta Pi brothers had hoped to host a social event at their off-campus home on Feb. 10, when around 10:30 p.m. A group of 40 to 50 people reportedly arrived.
“The crowd appeared to be University of Idaho students, some wearing masks and carrying PVC pipes. Many in the group are believed to have been University of Idaho football players,” Gress said. Buck said.
That's when Reed asked the group to leave, and someone allegedly punched him in the face with a “sneaky punch.”
The Spokesman-Review reported that two or three students were treated by paramedics at the scene.
“It's not entirely clear why this large crowd suddenly appeared. It may have been due to some twisted idea of revenge. A week earlier, at another location, members of Timmy's fraternity were seen playing football. There was an altercation with a player. But Timmy had nothing to do with the events that led to it. Timmy Reid is an innocent victim,” Glesbach said.
No charges have been filed since then. Moscow police have been investigating the case for more than 10 weeks. On Wednesday, Lt. Anthony Darlinger told Nonstop Local that he hopes to wrap up the investigation in the next few weeks because he hasn't received all the search warrants.
In the meantime, Glesbach is seeking answers from the University of Idaho.
“The Reed family, like me, wonders how the Vandal community can allow such a culture to exist.
Where was the team leadership?
Where was the football captain?
What do assistant coaches teach?
What does head football coach Jason Eck tolerate?
What is Athletic Director Terry Golick doing to assure the community that something like this will never happen again?
What is Dean of Students Blaine Eccles doing to protect students from this type of behavior?
“Will President Green tolerate this type of violence by football players as long as his football team is winning?” Glesbach said in a statement.
U of I responded to NonStop Local in a statement Wednesday.
“The University is aware that an incident of a violent nature occurred after hours at a private home off campus on February 10th. We are disappointed that violence appears to have been chosen, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.” Our thoughts are with his family. This has become a criminal matter and will fall under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Police Department. Students believed to have been involved will be contacted regarding possible violations of the Student Code of Conduct and other policies. The University cannot force students to participate, but we encourage anyone with information to contact the Office of Civil Rights Investigations. We will continue to investigate the incident and the information provided by those involved in the investigation. Whenever a student safety issue arises, we are deeply concerned, strive to understand the facts, and act accordingly. We have confidence that the Moscow Police Department will follow the investigation process,” said Jody Walker, the university's communications director.
“We are working together to resolve this situation,” U of I athletic director Terry Golick told a spokesperson on Feb. 16.
It is unclear at this time whether Reed intends to press charges.
