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Rochester, New York

University of Rochester

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.

2016

College staff misconduct · Accused: Professor

Years of abuse: before 2017

Former graduate students and faculty sued, alleging a brain and cognitive sciences professor sexually harassed students and the university retaliated against those who reported. UR settled for $9.4 million. This was sexual harassment, not assault.

Status: Settled 2020 ($9.4M)

Response: Retaliation; investigation found harassing acts but no violation

Source 1 (2020-04)

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