Baylor University’s hiring protocol continues to fail as another employee has been terminated following a prostitution related arrested.
According to the Waco Tribune-Herald strength coach Brandon Washington was arrested at an area hotel on Saturday during a prostitution sting. Immediately following his arrest, Washington was terminated from his position and the University issued the following statement.
“After a full criminal background check was completed and cleared, Brandon Washington was recently hired as an assistant in the Football Strength and Conditioning area. Baylor was notified on February 4 of Brandon Washington’s arrest and terminated his employment immediately that day.
“When we arrived at Baylor we made a commitment to character and integrity in our program. Brandon’s actions are completely unacceptable. We will not tolerate conduct that is contradictory to these values.”
Washington’s arrest and termination is the latest episode in a series of sexually charged crimes that have affected the University over the past eighteen months. Previous incidents led to the May 26, 2016 firings of former head football coach Art Briles and former President Ken Starr being removed from the presidency.