with all the speculations, there has been little re: what the Panel did and did not do to reach their decision. To me, saying they are not an investigative body means they will not seek out evidence, interviews, etc, but that does not preclude evaluating evidence for and against. After JW's press, I envisioned that the Panel was a step up from a grand jury: they would review the prosecutor evidence (affadavits, lab tests, interviews, etc) AND also consider defense's evidence and arguments. It appears the Panel only considered the charges (from TRO stating lack of due process and it had a yes/no chart comparing rights of general student vs. Panel) - which I agree with others' comments on what is the point? Yes, he was charged with a felony, so there is nothing further for Panel to consider (ie rendered useless). However, if we can all see implausibility and inconsistencies of the accuser's affadavit and LPD's incompetence on investigating, surely the Panel could have done the same. IANAL, but its seems the TRO hinges on not receiving due process by Panel/DIA vs. case weakness.