Because he was Earle Bruce's grandson. There was really no football reason (in terms of trying to win) to hire him or protect him.
"An individual need not be charged with or convicted of a criminal offense to be found responsible for domestic violence pursuant to this policy."
Yes, there are University rules that go beyond the misdemeanor violation that may have occurred. The question is what the penalty should be if it was violated. Nowhere does it state what the penalty should be. To me, so far, anything that Meyer has done is way below the threshold of firing.
To show how extreme that could be. Shelly Meyer is on the nursing faculty and is covered by the same policy. Almost certainly, she has more knowledge than Urban. Should she be fired?
Absolutely.