Briles officially out at Baylor after sexual assault scandal

WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor and Art Briles have mutually agreed to part ways, almost a month after the release of a scathing report over the university's handling of sexual assault complaints against football players and the coach being suspended by school regents "with intent to terminate."

"Both parties acknowledge that there were serious shortcomings in the response to reports of sexual violence by some student-athletes, including deficiencies in University processes and the delegation of disciplinary responsibilities with the football program," said part of what was called a joint statement from Baylor and Briles.

A 13-page finding of fact from the Pepper Hamilton law firm released by the university last month accused football coaches and staff of interfering with investigations into sexual assault complaints against players, and even impeding potential criminal proceedings.