Colleges and universities may harbor significant unlawful bias against students accused of sexual misconduct. New authority supports an anonymous challenge against that bias. Retain the Lento Law Firm's Student Defense Team now, by calling 888.535.3686 or using our contact form, if you need a defense from college or university sexual misconduct charges. You may have the right to proceed anonymously to preserve your good reputation. 

Federal Authority for Anonymous Relief 

The United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina recently decided a matter in favor of a male student whom four female students accused of sexual misconduct in a way that protected the male student's identity against public release and the harm to the student's reputation that might well follow. 

The male student alleged in the case that the four female students conspired to make up the sexual misconduct allegations. The male student further alleged that the University of North Carolina then drew on its bias against male students in such cases to expel him in a proceeding that violated its own rules.  

The Court held that the male student had the right to proceed anonymously because he had shown not only that the public disclosure of his name could cause him irreparable harm but also that he had shown a likelihood of prevailing on the merits of his case. 

Bias in College and University Misconduct Proceedings 

Unfortunately, bias and conflicts of interest among school disciplinary officials often exist in college and university misconduct proceedings, especially Title IX sexual misconduct proceedings. That bias can lead to unjust suspensions and expulsions, as the above case shows.  

Colleges and universities can face significant pressure from federal regulators to enforce Title IX in ways that favor complaining students and disadvantage the accused students. Student and off-campus public advocates can add to the pressure on the school to rush to an erroneous judgment, expelling the accused student without a fair investigation and hearing. 

How We Combat Bias in Misconduct Proceedings 

Fortunately, our premier Student Defense Team is available nationwide for Title IX sexual misconduct defense. Our attorneys can invoke your college or university's protective procedures to ensure that you have fair notice and a fair hearing before an impartial decision-maker. If you have already lost your formal hearing, we can help you take an appeal, showing any errors or irregularities in the proceeding, such as bias, conflicts of interest, and your school's failure or refusal to follow its own rules.  

If you have already lost all appeals, contact us to explore special alternative relief through your school's general counsel office or civil litigation. We may be able to proceed on your behalf while keeping your name anonymous to protect your reputation. Call 888.535.3686 now or use our contact form to tell us about your case.