Ohio State University released more documents from its investigation into former assistant coach Zach Smith and how officials at the school responded to allegations of domestic violence made against Smith.
TheColumbus Dispatch'sRay Stein reported police responded twice to Smith's residence in the fall of 2015. On their first visit, authorities reported to the scene following an alleged dispute between Smith and his then-wife Courtney. The second incident involved a report of menacing by stalking.
The Athletic's Ari Wasserman shared a note from former deputy athletic director Miechelle Willis in which Willis brainstormed how the school should respond to the allegations:
Ari WassermanHere's a hand-written note from former Ohio State deputy athletic director Miechelle Willis regarding how to handle Zach Smith's employment in 2015.