While admitting it was "bad behavior" that led to a lawsuit by the victim, Carter accused university leaders of waging a smear campaign against him; Carter had been critical of the University's strict punishment of players accused of sexual assault.
Acknowledging that his actions were "bad behavior," which led to a lawsuit by the victim, Carter blamed university leaders for conducting a smear campaign against him. He also expressed criticism towards the University's harsh punishments for players accused of sexual assault.