The Connecticut Supreme Court unanimously ruled a Yale University sexual-misconduct hearing was not quasi-judicial, and the accused student could proceed with his allegations of defamation.
The decision might be a cautionary tale for universities.
Mark D. Sherman, an experienced Title IX defense attorney, said this opinion allows for more transparency and due process, and offers guidelines for universities.
July 05, 2023 at 04:39 PM
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The original version of this story was published on Connecticut Law Tribune
The Connecticut Supreme Court unanimously ruled a Yale University sexual-misconduct hearing was not quasi-judicial, and the accused student could proceed with his allegations of defamation.
The decision might be a cautionary tale for universities.
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