The University of Central Florida Athletics Association Inc. was found guilty of negligence in the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of fallen Knights football player Ereck Plancher.

The jury came to a verdict after about five hours of deliberation. Watch video of the verdict get read in court above.

UCF President Hitt in Courthouse
UCF President John C. Hitt attended closing arguments in the trial. He did not remain in the courthouse during deliberations.

See more testimony video in the Ereck Plancher trial and watch the closing arguments and opening statements.

Check back to KnightNews.com for continuing coverage of the fallout from the verdict, as well as for updates on the progress of UCFAA’s appeal.

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