It was a shameful and uncalled for tactic. The fact that they have been acquitted in criminal court does not influence any possible campus judicial action in connection with the Center for Black Culture incident. Miami's disciplinary code calls for standards of behavior that are higher than those required by criminal law. For example, last year two Miami students were suspended for sexual assault even though a grand jury refused to indict them in either case. That means that in the event they reapply, any pending disciplinary action would be subject to review by Miami's campus judicial office.
Any outcome depends upon the specifics of an individual's case.
If students are found responsible for violating Miami's code of conduct, the sanctions can range from a letter of reprimand to dismissal. It depends on the facts in each individual case. From all accounts, there been a surprising lack of interest on campus given all the publicity the trial has received. Few, if any, students have been attending the trial. Most students, faculty and staff want to move on.