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FSU President Thrasher 'Fully Supports' Quarterback De'Andre Johnson's Dismissal

Video Screenshot of QB De'Andre Johnson

Florida State University President John Thrasher says he fully supports the dismissal of the college football player, charged with punching a woman at a bar.

On Monday, FSU Football Coach Jimbo Fisher announced freshman quarterback De'Andre Johnson’s dismissal from the team, following the release of a video showing him punching a woman at a Tallahassee bar last month. During an altercation, they were both vying for a position at the bar.

Following the initial claim in June, officials placed him on suspension. But, after prosecutors released the security cam video Monday, Fisher released Johnson from the team “effective immediately.”

And, Thrasher agrees with the move. In a statement released Tuesday, Thrasher says “having now seen the physical altercation captured on video, there is no question in my mind that Fisher made the correct decisions.”

He adds he has “no tolerance for the behavior exhibited in this case.”

Johnson has been charged with misdemeanor battery.

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Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.