Where Honor and Character IntersectCH 3-1

Points of Intersection

Definitions Honor: Honor preserves the moral authority and trustworthiness leaders

must earn to effectively influence others. People of honor lead with integrity and conduct themselves with the knowledge of being part of something larger than they are. A person of honor does the right thing the right way–even when no one is watching or when a personal cost is incurred. This value begins with personal adherence to the letter and the spirit of the Honor Code that “a cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.” In its more advanced stages, honor includes forging a unity of values that guides the action of all members in the organization. (LDP pg 4)

Points of Intersection

Definitions Character: The concepts undergirding this pillar represent a consistent

thread that runs through all aspects of The Citadel Experience. This functional area instills the high moral standards represented by the college’s core values and the key behaviors manifested by principled leaders who act accordingly. Such leaders demonstrate integrity, truthfulness, and transparency in word and deed, building trust in those around them. Such leaders hold themselves and others accountable for these moral and ethical standards. Such leaders consistently uphold these standards into every aspect of problem solving and decision‐making, avoiding merely temporary, pragmatic, or convenient solutions (LDP pg 8)

Duke Lacrosse Rape Scandal

Summary of the incident regarding false rape accusations against the Duke Lacrosse Team in 2006 and subsequent events that followed

Introduction of key characters Crystal Mangum – Accuser

Mark Gottlieb – Police Investigator

Mike Nifong – Prosecuting Attorney

Brad Bannon – Defense Attorney

Reade Seligman, David Evans, Collin Finnerty - Accused

Moral Authority/Moral Standards

What are morals and what do they have to do with honor and character?

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Moral Authority/Moral Standards

Mark Gottlieb, Police Investigator broke Durham PD protocols for photo line ups The only people in the photo line ups were Duke Lacrosse players

Protocol calls for having people definitely not involved in the case to be placed in the photo line up

Changed the notes he had initially obtained from Mangum after she identified three people from photo line up in order to make descriptions match those who were accused. Final report was based off of altered interview sheets with Mangum

Discussion

Trustworthiness/Trust

What is trust and what does it have to do with honor and character?

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Trustworthiness/Trust

Crystal Mangum – Accuser False Accusations to prevent loss of custody of children

Believed she would lose custody of children from drug/ alcohol addictions and working as exotic dancer

Found by police unconscious from drug and alcohol abuse on the night of the alleged sexual assault

Brian Meehan – DNA Expert Came to an agreement with Nifong to hide information that

exonerated the accused

Discussion

Lead/Leaders

What is leadership and what does it have to do with Honor and Character?

Lead/Leaders

Brad Bannon – Defense Attorney Teaches himself about DNA so he can properly identify holes in

evidence and examine Brian Meehan (DNA Specialist) on the stand The single most influential moment in dismissing the charges against the

accused.

Discussion

Integrity

What is integrity and what does it have to do with honor and character?

Integrity

Mike Nifong – Prosecuting Attorney Ignored exculpatory evidence

Continued to push case and incite divide between people of Durham County and Duke Lacrosse in order to gain votes for upcoming election

Made deal with DNA specialist to not release all evidence about tests

Discussion

Values

What are values and what do they have to do with honor and character?

Values

Whole situation could’ve been avoided if strippers were not hired for the party.

Media sources releasing one-sided incendiary reports before truth was brought out in order to improve ratings

Discussion

Action/Act

What is action in the context of honor and character?

Action/Act

Brad Bannon – Defense Attorney Taking on daunting task to prove innocence of his clients and expose

unethical behavior by Police, Prosecution, and DNA Specialist

Conclusion

Moral Authority Trust Leadership Integrity Values Action

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