Sexual Assault
Affidavit Filed Reaffirms Allegations Against Dershowitz
The woman, identified in court documents as “Jane Doe No. 3,” claims in the affidavit that she “had sexual intercourse with Dershowitz at least six times.”
Analysis: Law School Probe’s End May Mean Closer Scrutiny for College
Now that the government’s investigation into Harvard Law School’s compliance with Title IX has concluded, its ongoing probe at the College may focus more specifically on the undergraduate school’s own handling of sexual harassment.
Committee Finalizing FAS Sexual Harassment Procedures
The final draft of the policy will be sent to FAS Dean Michael D. Smith later this week after months of revision and community discussion.
As Dershowitz Takes Action To Refute Allegations, Lawyers Sue for Defamation
The lawyers—whom Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz claims fabricated sexual misconduct allegations against him—accused Dershowitz of “initiat[ing] a massive public media assault on [their] reputation and character.”
Dershowitz Denies Allegations of Sexual Relations with Minor
The accusations came in a Dec. 30, 2014, civil court filing in federal court in Florida, alleging that Dershowitz had sexual relations with a then-underaged woman that the court documents identify as “Jane Doe No. 3.” Dershowitz denies the claims and says he will take legal action to disprove them.
Activists, Law Profs Divided on Title IX Decision
Student activists and the lawyer behind the original Law School complaint have praised the findings and expressed cautious hope for the future. Law School professors who previously denounced Harvard’s sexual harassment policy, meanwhile, criticized the decision.
New Law School Sexual Harassment Procedures Break From University Framework
If the Law School’s new procedures are implemented, the University’s approach to investigating sexual harassment complaints against students will no longer be consistent across all of its schools.
Video: Top 10 Stories That Shaped 2014
2014 was a year of change and controversy as Harvard affiliates reacted to events on campus and across the nation. In this feature, Crimson Multimedia uses photo and video to recap the 10 biggest stories of 2014.
Law School Found in Violation of Title IX after Years-Long Probe
In its investigation into the Law School’s Title IX compliance, the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found that the Law School “failed to comply with Title IX's requirements for prompt and equitable response” to complaints of alleged sexual harassment and sexual assault.
In Sit-Down, Faust Looks Back at 2014
In her final interview of the year with The Crimson, Faust reflected on her role in several hot-button campus issues, including sexual assault policies and protests regarding two controversial non-indictments.
Abuse Case Against Former Swim Coach Will Proceed
A lawsuit against the University alleging sexual abuse by a former Harvard swim coach will be allowed to proceed in court, following a legal extension of the statute of limitations on child sex abuse cases.
Bake Sale for the ODR
Students man a bake sale in front of Lamont Library on Friday to fund the understaffed Office for Sexual and Gender–Based Dispute Resolution.
Activists Host Bake Sale To Fund Understaffed Sexual Harassment Investigation Office
It is unclear whether the office accepts donations and University spokesperson Jeff Neal did not respond to a question attempting to clarify the matter.
Fundraising for ODR
A jar holds bake sale donations for the understaffed Office for Sexual and Gender–Based Dispute Resolution.
Sexual Assault Activist Addresses Student-Athletes
Speaking to about 20 student-athletes yesterday, journalist and filmmaker Goldie Taylor recounted her childhood sexual assault by a football coach and her abusive relationship with an older man.
