Defense fund for 6 innocent UofK football players

This fundraiser is established to hire attorneys for 6 University of Kentucky football players who have been wrongfully accused. The players were charged on August 19, 2021 with Burglary First degree carrying a 10-20 year prison sentence. One player, Mr. DeVito Tisdale was also charged with Wanton Endangerment First Degree for allegedly having a gun.

Mr. Tisdale passed a polygraph (administered by a retired FBI agent) on August 28, 2021 confirming he did not have a gun.

Timeline of events

March 06, 2021 - University of Kentucky fraternity, Alpha Sigma, was hosting a party at their house.

• Two UK freshman football players were invited to the party and decided to attend
• Shortly after arriving, an intoxicated female in the house stated " who let the n*****s in"
• One player was confronted inside by an intoxicated male trying to smooth things over
• Both players could hear racial slurs like "Get out n****r" and threats like "Let's beat their a**" from other rooms in the house. The threats and slurs became louder and more intense.
• Concerned for their safety, a player summoned help from other freshman football players and an altercation ensued on the property. A few party attendees suffered minor injuries.
• Lexington Police we're notified and a report taken

March 29, 2021 - Lexington Police serve a search warrant on Mr. Tisdale's dorm room

April 20, 2021 - Lexington Police serve search warrants on 12 Football players phones

• party attendees use UK football guide to identify alleged assailants from the freshman roster
• Originally 20 players identified, then 10 players and currently 6 players.

June 7, 2021 - The University of Kentucky investigates March 06, 2021 incident

• Players are re-instated to the football program

August 19, 2021 - Lexington Police charge 6 freshmen football players with Burglary first degree and release statement to media.

August 25, 2021 - The felony cases are headed to a grand jury.

These players need YOU! Please donate to their defense and forward to other people. 100% of all donations will be used for the legal defense of the players and expenses. All remaining funds will be donated to the Chris Oates GoFundMe account.

Thanks to all who have donated!  Funds will be withdrawn by Denver Butler, owner of Cornerstone Consulting,  and used to pay legal fees
for the players, expenses, and any remaining funds will be donated to Chris Oates.  A final update will be provided after the funds are
dispersed and the totals will be provided.