Lawsuit says Texas Tech rape case ended with essay on consent after pressured resolution

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LUBBOCK, Texas — A young woman who says she was the victim of a sexual assault at a Texas Tech University residence hall has filed a federal lawsuit against the Board of Regents, accusing the school of mishandling her case and pressuring her into a quiet resolution that let the accused avoid suspension or expulsion. Instead, he was required to donate $500 to a nonprofit and write an essay about consent.

Tanner Cearley was also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, which was filed on November 5, 2025. EverythingLubbock.com previously reported Cearley, 20 at the time of his arrest in 2024, was previously indicted and accused of Aggravated Sexual Assault. He was booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center and released after he posted a $125,000 bond…

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