Published • loading... • Updated
College Professor Accused of Being Campus ‘Serial Sprinkler’
Police say six campus urine incidents led to a first-degree property damage charge against the longtime science professor.
- Science professor Paul Fischer has been charged with first-degree property damage at Macalester College, facing up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.
- An investigation by the Macalester College Department of Public Safety linked Fischer to six reports of "urinations occurring on campus" between November 11 and December 5, 2025, according to the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
- Fischer admitted to police he had "developed a habit" of "urinating in a cup" over two years and claimed he accidentally soiled a student's backpack, causing around $2,000 in damages.
- Macalester confirmed that the former science professor's employment ended during the 2025–26 academic year following the criminal charges.
- Fischer is due in court in early November, while attempts by various outlets to contact the former professor have remained unsuccessful.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
13 Articles
13 Articles
Former Macalester professor charged with felony after student's backpack soaked in urine
A longtime Macalester College professor has been charged with a felony after authorities said he damaged a student's backpack with urine and admitted to police that he had developed a habit of disposing of urine around campus.
·Washington, United States
Read Full Article
A professor at an American university is suspected of dousing a female student's backpack with urine. The investigation has uncovered several similar cases.
·Budapest, Hungary
Read Full Article
US Professor Accused Of Urinating On Student's Backpack, Investigation Uncovers 6 Earlier Cases
During their investigation, Saint Paul police discovered that Macalester College's public safety department had received six earlier reports of urine being found in unusual places at the science centre.
·New Delhi, India
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left1Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center, 44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center, 44% of the sources lean Right
45% Center
11%
C 45%
R 44%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
