US EditionBaptist College in Georgia Places President on Leave as It Probes Whether He Ignored Sexual Abuse
- Truett McConnell University in Cleveland, Georgia, placed President Emir Caner on administrative leave in late May 2025 amid a third-party investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by a former administrator and professor.
- The investigation follows allegations by former student and staff Hayle Swinson that administrator Dr. Brad Reynolds sexually assaulted her from 2013 to 2018, which led to a White County Sheriff’s Office probe in early 2024 that was later closed without charges.
- Reynolds was placed on leave and left the university within days after TMU leadership learned of the investigation, while trustees met on May 30 to address concerns and hired investigator Richard Hyde of Phoenix Research LLC to examine claims about possible neglect by Caner regarding the allegations.
- The Board of Trustees acted out of "genuine concern" and unanimously approved the investigation, appointing Dr. John Yarbrough as acting president until final decisions are made, while alumni protested the university’s response, claiming insufficient action was taken.
- The outcome could affect university accountability and handling of misconduct reports, as Truett McConnell stressed its commitment to promptly investigating allegations and urged timely reporting to protect the campus community.
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