The involuntary manslaughter charges were refiled by prosecutors after the same judge dismissed the charges back in September.
Amy Rock
Amy is Campus Safety’s Executive Editor. Prior to joining the editorial team in 2017, she worked in both events and digital marketing.
Amy has many close relatives and friends who are teachers, motivating her to learn and share as much as she can about campus security. She has a minor in education and has worked with children in several capacities, further deepening her passion for keeping students safe.
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MSU Dean Faces Sexual Misconduct Charges Related to Nassar Scandal
William Strampel, the former dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University, oversaw disgraced former doctor Larry Nassar.
9 Iranian Hackers Charged in Cyber Attacks on Colleges, Gov’t Agencies
The hackers targeted 144 American universities, 176 other universities across 21 countries, 47 private sector companies and several government agencies.
California Supreme Court: Colleges Must Protect Students from Harm
The Supreme Court made its ruling in a lawsuit filed by a UCLA student who was stabbed by a classmate while in her chemistry class.
University of Cincinnati to Pay Ray Tensing $350K in Settlement
Charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter were dropped against former UC police officer Ray Tensing following two mistrials.
Cape Cod Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of 2 Students
A teacher at Stony Brook Elementary School in Brewster, Mass., is facing several sexual assault charges, including two counts of rape of a child.
Sexual Misconduct Reports at UT Knoxville Doubled from 2016 to 2017
The school made significant changes to its Title IX department after a 2016 lawsuit alleged preferential treatment towards student-athletes accused of sexual misconduct.
More School Districts Purchasing Active Shooter Insurance
Seven South Florida school districts have bought $3 million worth of active shooter insurance in the wake of the Parkland shooting.
Parents Turn in Son After School Shooting Plot Confession
Parents turned their 15-year-old son into police after he told them he was planning to carry out a shooting at Paw Paw High School.
SRO Praised for Stopping Great Mills High School Gunman
The school resource officer exchanged gunfire with the student shooter after he shot two other students, one fatally.
CMS: UM Medical Center Violated Rules in Patient Dumping Case
Back in January, the patient was discharged from the University of Maryland Medical Center wearing only a hospital gown and socks in freezing temperatures.
Recording Reveals Nashville School Admin’s Plan to Bypass Lead Filters
An administrator for Metro Nashville Public Schools has been placed on leave after he was recorded saying he wanted to “bypass” filters used to remove lead from drinking water.