Winston wasn't charged with a crime in the incident, although
doubts have been cast about the quality of the police investigation. The state attorney's office wasn't notified of the allegation until 11 months after the incident, and state attorney Willie Meggs concedes in the film that he believes something "bad" happened at Winston's apartment, but that insufficient proof prevented a prosecution. Winston was also the subject of a school code of conduct hearing regarding the allegation, but wasn't charged in that instance, either.
According to the Sports Illustrated story, the film will be in theaters nationwide by the time the
Buccaneers turn in their card for the first pick of the draft. If Winston's name is on it, the club will be staking its future on not only his football ability but his character, as well.
The Hunting Ground should provide the public with some of the same insight into Winston that the Bucs and other NFL clubs use in their final evaluation of the draft's most polarizing figure.