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Professor who wrote about adults attracted to minors resigns

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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A university professor in Virginia announced Wednesday they will resign in the wake of threats made over their recently published book, which includes interviews of more than 40 adults who are sexually attracted to minors.

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News18 India

Professor Who Wrote About Adults Attracted To Minors Resigns

A university professor in Virginia announced Wednesday they will resign in the wake of threats made over their recently published book, which includes interviews of more than 40 adults who are sexually attracted to minors.

2 years ago·India

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The Independent

Virginia professor resigns amid uproar on comments about adults attracted to children

Professor says goal of the research is to prevent child sex abuse

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Professor who wrote about adults attracted to minors resigns

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

ODU professor steps down after firestorm over research into ‘minor-attracted people’

Allyn Walker, a professor of sociology and criminal justice at Old Dominion University, had faced protests and threats over their work, which some claimed destigmatized pedophilia.

2 years ago

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KVIA

Professor who wrote about adults attracted to minors resigns

By BEN FINLEY Associated PressNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A university professor in Virginia has announced they’ll resign in the wake of threats made over their recently published book. It includes interviews of more than 40 adults who are sexually attracted to minors. The book argued that destigmatizing that attraction would allow more people to seek help and ultimately prevent child sexual abuse. Allyn Walker is an assistant professor of sociology and…

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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The Hill

Professor who researched 'minor-attracted persons' steps down

An Old Dominion University professor researching “minor-attracted people” (MAPs) agreed to step down from his position Wednesday after their work sparked threats and protests.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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