Employers can ask about felony convictions. That includes Major League Baseball teams. Should that be illegal or not a determining factor in whether a team chooses to draft a player or in what round?
About 15 years ago, Oregon recruited a football player who was serving time for felony assault. The coaches wrote on his behalf to the judge, who reduced it conditionally to a misdemeanor so the player could accept the UO scholarship. He played a supporting role as a Duck defensive back.
OSU's history with the Brenda Tracy situation offers much-needed context for this current dilemma. It's worth examining.
About the now 11-year-old girl in Washington, also known as the actual victim. What counsel would you offer her, were you to deign to consider her feelings and well-being, too?