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Alleged corporal punishment

I have reinstated the commentary on Davis' use of corporal punishment. The allegations have appeared in a credible source and the previous editor has not shown any refutation. — Preceding unsigned comment added by JasonKY ( talkcontribs) 18:47, 24 April 2024 (UTC) reply

I've added a second reference JasonKY ( talk) 18:57, 24 April 2024 (UTC) reply

Alleged "corporal punishment" of children without parental permission: see WP:BLPCRIME. Child abuse and assaults, no matter what they are termed, are criminal allegations. The content you support will not be included unless there is a conviction relevant to a point of notability (like a lost professional occupation or prospect). Cheers. JFHJr ( ) 23:49, 26 April 2024 (UTC) reply

He's a WP:PUBLICFIGURE. That doesn't go away just because he's not as famous as he used to be. Morbidthoughts ( talk) 23:42, 27 April 2024 (UTC) reply
The subject arguably was never a public figure. He apparently did not lead a public life, or have or seek publicity even while playing professionally. Being notable here doesn't make him a public figure; performing in public doesn't necessarily either; and since 1999, he's apparently led a squarely private life. JFHJr ( ) 02:15, 28 April 2024 (UTC) reply
One of the sources referenced says state lawmakers debate the fate of rules that have long permitted teachers to spank students as a disciplinary measure. In other words, the incident seems to have complied with the Florida regulations. Personally, I oppose school officials carrying out corporal punishment. But this content violates WP:UNDUE and WP:BLPCRIME. At this time, he is convicted of nothing. Cullen328 ( talk) 03:30, 28 April 2024 (UTC) reply
Cullen beat me to the punch (perhaps an untoward metaphor here). It simply seems far too early to be including this sort of negative information on a BLP. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Dumuzid ( talk) 04:19, 28 April 2024 (UTC) reply