Dept. of Education investigating Liberty University over Title IX, sexual misconduct cases

DoE investigating Liberty University’s handling of sex assault reports

Lawmakers had called for review amid allegations

Dept. of Education investigating Liberty University over Title IX, sexual misconduct cases

Federal agents with the Department of Education were on Liberty University's campus this week, investigating any mishandling of title nine cases or reports of sexual misconduct, according to ProPublica.

U.S. Dept. of Education investigating Liberty University’s handling of sexual assault claims

This investigation by the DOE comes only a few days after a former Liberty University student filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging it failed to investigate rape allegations.

Liberty University facing federal investigation after sexual assault claims

Liberty University is facing a federal investigation after a long list of claims that the university mishandled sexual assault allegations. A group called Save71 — which identifies itself as Liberty alumni, students, and faculty members seeking new leadership— says the U. S. Department of Education will be interviewing more than 70 Liberty employees. The federal education agency would not provide information about the investigation, b

Liberty University’s handling of sexual assaults under investigation by Department of Education

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Liberty University’s Handling Of Sexual Assaults Under Investigation By Education Dept

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