Their counsel, Paul W. Gardner, "states emphatically that the Salahis did not 'crash' this event," the statement said.
"He will be out of the parish and will spend some time to reflect on this past event," the statement continued.
Similarly, the University shares the concerns about the May 2018 speaking event," the statement said.
"This individual wasn't invited as a guest and the campaign was unaware of his attendance until after the event," the statement read. .
"The only events we have done this cycle are high-donor events," the statement said, referring to the six-month reporting period that for the governor ended on Friday night.
"We ask for your prayers for the families and privacy of all involved and allow them time to grieve and work through these events," the statement said.
"The committee's decision is the first step toward releasing those who were not found guilty of taking part in the unfortunate events," the statement said.
"While he has attended events," the statement said of Mr. Torricelli, "he is not a financial contributor to any of Mr. Hevesi's campaigns".
"I did not state at any time, or imply that I had tickets for ANY portion of the evening's events," the statement said.
"What else could explain the white silence that usually greets these events?" The racist conceit that this statement demonstrates is absolutely remarkable.
-How do you think this statement, and the events and news stories related to it, will affect voters?
