The case of a certain University of Illinois rape-prevention scholar illustrates how even a noted sexual assault victim advocate can face sexual misconduct allegations that the accused claims to be false and unfair. The sad irony of a rape-prevention scholar facing sexual misconduct allegations proves that no one, no matter how distinguished or well placed, is necessarily immune from sexual misconduct allegations. If you face false, unfair, or exaggerated sexual misconduct allegations at your college or university, get the skilled and experienced college misconduct defense attorney help that you need to protect and preserve your education. Retain national college misconduct defense attorney Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm for your aggressive and effective defense of college or university misconduct charges.

A Representative Case

The Chronicle of Higher Education not too long ago first reported on the rape-prevention scholar's case. Six female graduate students accused the male scholar of inappropriate sexual conduct and the university of inadequate investigation in a federal lawsuit they filed after the university had declined to find misconduct in its internal grievance proceedings. One of those women accused the scholar of sexual assault, while the others made lesser allegations of harassing or offensive behavior. None of the women had filed school charges when the misconduct had allegedly occurred. Two of the women filed school charges months later when they realized that the scholar was to be their instructor in a required course on violence and victimization.

Collectively, the graduate students alleged that the scholar repeatedly invited female students to off-campus parties where the scholar or others offered the students alcohol and drugs, made sexual remarks, showed sexual materials, and engaged in sexual touching. One of the women alleged the scholar's sexual assault after she got drunk and incoherent while in the scholar's apartment at a party with several others. Despite the scholar's admission to some of the party context, the school found that the students' evidence did not establish a violation of the school's Title IX and other sexual misconduct policies. The scholar denied any sexual assault or other policy violations. The scholar's denials carried the day in the university's Title IX proceeding.

Pressure to Reach a Result

The fact that the students in the above case proceeded with a federal lawsuit, even after the school provided investigation and hearings through the school's Title IX procedures, shows the pressures that schools can face to find misconduct. Schools can face that pressure even in cases where the accused has substantial evidence against the charges. The bias to believe those who complain of sexual misconduct can be real and substantial, affecting the critical rights of the accused. If you face false, unfair, or exaggerated Title IX or other sexual misconduct charges, then you need aggressive and effective attorney representation. Premier Title IX sexual misconduct defense attorney Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm are available for your representation nationwide. Call 888-535-3686 or go online now.