The Jameis Winston investigation continues to play out in the media as Winston's attorney, Tim Jansen, responded Thursday morning to a leak of the DNA results for Winston, saying that the results (Winston was reportedly matched with DNA taken from the complainant) were expected, that witnesses who have submitted affidavits will clear Winston, and that the sex was consensual. He also indicated that one of the witnesses also submitted a DNA sample.
This is noteworthy because although one could have easily surmised that the claim from Winston's camp would be one of consensual sex, this is the first time it has been said publicly by his representation.
Jansen also expressed frustration that he had to hear the results on ESPN, that the leak came from law enforcement, and that the media process is unfair to his client.
Here are tweets from local reporters about the statements given by Jansen.
We're not surprised by the results of the DNA, we are surprised it was leaked- Jansen Winston's Atty
— Karl W. Etters (@KarlEtters) November 21, 2013Jansen upset with the leaked information. Says this all makes Winston look bad. They never said he wasn't there. Weren't surprised by result
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) November 21, 2013We're not surprised his DNA was found. We anticipated it would be found. Winston's atty
— Karl W. Etters (@KarlEtters) November 21, 2013Jansen said he feels like he's been drawn into talking about case details because of leaks
— Karl W. Etters (@KarlEtters) November 21, 2013Jansen- Citizens of Tallahassee should be concerned about TPD action in the Winston case
— Karl W. Etters (@KarlEtters) November 21, 2013Jansen contents witness testimony will support that Winston did nothing wrong
— Karl W. Etters (@KarlEtters) November 21, 2013Jansen says their defense has never changed.
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) November 21, 2013Jansen repeats that witnesses can confirm that there was no crime.
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) November 21, 2013Jansen-DNA was also taken from one of two witnesses
— Karl W. Etters (@KarlEtters) November 21, 2013Jansen says he hasn't seen the DNA results. He heard it on espn last night.
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) November 21, 2013Mr. Winston has rights also and there's a process. He has never been charged with a crime- Winston's atty Tim Jansen
— Karl W. Etters (@KarlEtters) November 21, 2013Jansen says he hasn't seen the DNA results. He heard it on espn last night.
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) November 21, 2013Jansen- Now I'm responding to leaks of DNA evidence and I haven't seen it
— Karl W. Etters (@KarlEtters) November 21, 2013When asked whether sex between Jameis Winston and complainant was consensual, Winston's attorney, Tim Jansen, said, "absolutely." #FSU
— Jeffrey Burlew (@JeffBurlew) November 21, 2013Jameis Winston attorney says http://t.co/LXBBrC7O40 was the only national media outlet to have met Wednesday with State Attorney's Office.
— Jeffrey Burlew (@JeffBurlew) November 21, 2013Attorney says Jameis Winston voluntarily gave DNA a week ago on FSU campus. He couldn't say why DNA wasn't given earlier. #FSU#Tallahassee
— Jeffrey Burlew (@JeffBurlew) November 21, 2013Jansen: "We are not surprised with the results of the DNA. The only thing we are surprised by is it was leaked out by law enforcement." #FSU
— Jeffrey Burlew (@JeffBurlew) November 21, 2013Jameis Winston lawyer on DNA leak: "It's not fair to Mr. Winston. His reputation has been tarnished. It's been all over the airwaves." #FSU
— Jeffrey Burlew (@JeffBurlew) November 21, 2013Previously: Wednesday the complainant's family released a statement blasting the Tallahassee Police Department and accusing Jameis Winston of rape. Wednesday evening, the TPD called a press conference to directly dispute several claims made by the complainant's family. Specifically at issue are whether the complainant stopped cooperating with police, and whether she indicated that she did not want the case to continue earlier in the year when the case was switched to "open-inactive" status.
Late Wednesday night, ESPN's Mark Schlabach somehow obtained a report showing that Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston's DNA matches with the sample collected from the complainant in the December 7, 2012 incident.
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