MU students and athletes caught with illegal drugs could face several consequences

A video that allegedly shows an individual resembling University of Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk snorting a white substance off a table and has caused his indefinite suspension from the football team has ABC17 News looking into the consequences an MU student and athlete could face if caught with illegal drugs.

According to the student athlete handbook, if an athlete divulges the infraction voluntarily and seeks help after a first offense, no punitive action would be taken.

But if it continues, the player could be suspended at a minimum of seven days as the department discusses possible disciplinary action.

A student who is charged with a felony is immediately suspended.

ABC17 News checked with the Columbia Police Department and was told it is not currently investigating Mauk, who has been suspended indefinitely.

An MU student can also face expulsion from the university after disciplinary measures have been taken as well, including but not limited to a conduct hearing or an appeal process.

The athletic department has not released many official details on the suspension or the video, so there are still many pieces missing from the puzzle.

ABC17 News will keep reaching out to some of those officials to determine if Mauk could face more punishment and how that will look.

This is the third suspension for Mauk since the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year.