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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: BLM caught in the middle over forest policy ... Are smoky skies the new normal for the Rogue Valley? ... Since You Asked: 1983 building collapse affected three businesses ... Our View: BLM caught in the middle over forest policy ... Are smoky skies the new normal for the Rogue Valley? ... Since You Asked: 1983 building collapse affected three businesses ... COLLEGE FOOTBALL Winston's conduct hearing to resume today Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston and the woman who has said he sexually assaulted her spent nearly five hours in separate rooms at a closed-door hearing recounting what happened nearly two years ago. The university hearing adjourned apparently with no resolution and is scheduled to resume Wednesday. Florida State held the hearing in a campus building to determine whether Winston violated the school's student code of conduct. More witnesses are expected to testify about what happened in December 2012. Winston look somber-faced as left the hearing occurred and did not answer reporters' questions as he left. Attorney David Cornwell, adviser to the Winston family and who is representing the QB at the proceeding, said the hearing went "basically as we expected." "We think this nightmare will be over very soon," Cornwell said. The hearing before a former Florida Supreme Court chief justice is closed to the public and media. It is to determine whether Winston violated any or all of four sections of the code of conduct — two for sexual misconduct and two for endangerment. It is not like a normal criminal proceeding since attorneys for Winston and the former student are not allowed to question witnesses or make statements. The ramifications for Winston range from a reprimand to expulsion from school. Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Major Harding, who is presiding over the hearing, has 10 school days after the hearing to make a decision. Either Winston or the woman can request an appeal within five days of the initial hearing decision. The semester at Florida State ends next week, so Harding's decision may not be known until January. John Clune, the attorney for the former FSU student who said Winston assaulted her, called the hearing "empowering," saying it gave the woman a chance to tell her side of the story although he said at times it was "difficult" for her. He said the woman chose not to testify in the same room with Winston because "that's not just something that is a healthy thing for our client." "It's a big day," Clune said. "The first thing is that she wanted to be heard. And she's had the opportunity to do that. And after that she would like to be validated." Winston was not arrested following an investigation of the woman's allegation. Prosecutor Willie Meggs declined to file charges last December, citing a lack of evidence. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501