"Don't believe everything you read in the newspaper," said Averell, in reference to stories that have appeared in other publications. "I cannot tell you all that happened now, but soon you will know the truth--and the truth will set you free."
Averell said his legal strategy will be a push to delay tomorrow's hearing to a later date rather than to plead.
Averell refused further comment yesterday, as his attorney had advised him not to tell his version of Wednesday's events in the hope that Delta does not decide to press charges at today's hearing.
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If the charges of trespassing and disorderly conduct are not dropped, the greatest punishment Averell could face is a fine, according to the sophomore's father, Brian Averell.