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Georgetown University

What has been reported publicly about abuse at this school, newest first. Each entry describes its legal or disciplinary status as reported and links to the original source.

2019

College staff misconduct · Accused: former sociology professor

Years of abuse: 2019

A Georgetown student alleged that a prominent sociology professor harassed her during his fall 2019 class, including repeated private dinner invitations, personal text messages and unwanted physical touching (including a massage in class); Georgetown's equity office opened a formal investigation in early 2020 after student protests.

Status: Subject of a formal university (IDEAA) investigation that concluded in September 2020; the outcome was not made public. No charges reported.

Response: Georgetown investigated but did not release results; the professor stopped teaching at Georgetown after fall 2019 and left for another university in 2021.

Source 1 (2021-06-01)
1991

College staff misconduct · Accused: former provost and assistant dean (Jesuit priest)

Years of abuse: 1971-1991

A former undergraduate alleged that a Jesuit priest who served as Georgetown's assistant dean and then provost (at Georgetown 1971-1991) forced him into nonconsensual kissing and touching; another graduate told The Washington Post the priest placed his hand on his crotch during a private dinner, and Georgetown said additional graduates came forward with similar allegations.

Status: Alleged by multiple former students; no criminal charges or lawsuits reported.

Response: In June 2021 Georgetown rescinded all of his honorifics and formed a board working group on clerical sexual abuse on campus; it worked with the Jesuits' USA East Province, which pledged stronger policies on misconduct against adults.

Source 1 (2021-09-16)Source 2 (2021-09-16)

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Entries summarize public news reports, court filings and official records. Allegations are unproven unless a court or official body has ruled. Report a Frat is not affiliated with any school or fraternity. Last updated 2026-10-16.