Wednesday, August 24, 2011

SEWANEE: Lawsuit trial over alleged rape at Sewanee starts in federal court

SEWANEE: Lawsuit trial over alleged rape at Sewanee starts in federal court

By Todd Smith
http://timesfreepress.com/news/
August 23rd, 2011

A $3 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against the Sewanee: The University of the South by a former student accused of an alleged rape began this morning in federal court.

Attorneys wrapped up jury selection before a 90-minute lunch break. Seven women and two men comprise the nine-member jury.

The plaintiff, identified only as John Doe in court documents, is suing Sewanee for negligence and breach of contract, claiming he received no due process when forced to leave following a university ruling on the alleged rape.

Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org

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