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The case focused on the actions of a seventh grader who wore a T-shirt that said “There are only two genders.” Supreme Court, First Amendment, free speech

Supreme Court Leaves Middle School Two Genders T-shirt Ban in Place

The case focused on the actions of a seventh grader who wore a T-shirt that said “There are…

News May 28
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Northwestern University’s settlement of its hazing cases marks the end of a prolonged legal battle, shifting focus to cultural reforms within its athletic program. Pat Fitzgerald, football

Northwestern University Settles Hazing Lawsuits, Ending Long Legal Battle

Northwestern University’s settlement of its hazing cases marks the end of a prolonged legal battle, shifting focus to…

News May 12
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Columbia University Settles

Columbia University Settles with Victims of Ex-Gynecologist for $750 Million

Former Columbia University gynecologist Robert Hadden was sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing hundreds of patients from…

News May 6
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Jury Awards $48 Million to Former Students in El Monte School Molestation Case, Joseph Baldenebro, Miramonte Elementary School, Mountain View School District

Jury Awards $48 Million to Former Students in California School Molestation Case

The Mountain View School District ignored countless warnings by other teachers and students about Joseph Baldenebro’s inappropriate behavior.

News April 17
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Maryland Pharmacist Accused of Decade-Long Cyber-Voyeurism Campaign at UMMC, Dr. Matthew Bathula, University of Maryland Medical Center

Maryland Pharmacist Accused of Decade-Long Cyber-Voyeurism Campaign at UMMC

Matthew Bathula allegedly installed software on UMMC computers to steal user passwords, which he then used to access…

News April 9
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Baylor University

Baylor University Ordered to Pay $437K for Attorneys’ Fees in Title IX Lawsuit

A jury previously found Baylor University negligent because of its "deliberate indifference" to reports of sexual harassment.

News April 4
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Former Michigan Football Coach Indicted on Hacking, Identity Theft Charges, Matthew Weiss, student athletes, University of Michigan

Former University of Michigan Football Coach Matt Weiss Indicted on Hacking, Identity Theft Charges

Matthew Weiss has been charged with unlawfully hacking into student-athlete databases and downloading their intimate photos and videos.

News March 31
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IU Men's Basketball Doctor

UPDATE: Number of Former IU Basketball Players Accusing Team Doctor of Abuse Increases to 5

The former IU basketball players allege Dr. Bradford Bomba Sr. subjected them to medically unnecessary, invasive and abusive…

News March 25
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Coronado Unified Sues Water Treatment Plant

Coronado Unified Sues Water Treatment Plant, Alleges Students Sickened by Sewage

The complaint alleges Coronado Unified students and staff have been treated for symptoms such as headaches, dizzy spells,…

News March 6
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