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Georgetown Scholar Detained Due to American Wife’s Palestinian Connections, According to Legal Representative

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Washington, D.C. — A Georgetown University scholar has been detained due to his American wife’s connections to Palestinian activist groups, his lawyer reported. The academic, who specializes in Middle Eastern studies, was taken into custody earlier this week at his residence in D.C., raising concerns among advocates for academic freedom and international legal standards. The scholar, whose research primarily focuses on conflict resolution, has not been formally charged but is being held as inquiries into his wife’s activities continue. His wife, also an academic, has been involved with various groups advocating for Palestinian rights, which … Read more

Georgetown University Researcher Detained by Immigration Officials, Legal Representative Confirms

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Washington, D.C. – A Georgetown University researcher has been detained by U.S. immigration authorities, according to his lawyer. The scholar, whose identity remains undisclosed for legal and privacy concerns, was reportedly taken into custody under unclear circumstances, sparking concerns among advocates for academic freedom and justice. The researcher, a well-regarded figure in his academic field, was in the United States on a visa specific to educational and research activities. Details surrounding the reasons for his detention have not been fully disclosed, but his legal counsel is actively seeking clarification and his prompt release. This incident … Read more

Killer of Brittanee Drexel to Face Civil Trial in Georgetown County Next Week

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Georgetown County, S.C. – A significant legal proceeding is set to take place in Georgetown County next week as Raymond Moody, convicted of the murder of Brittanee Drexel, is scheduled to appear for a civil trial. Moody, who is currently serving a life sentence, will be transported from the South Carolina Department of Corrections to the county’s judicial center on Monday, following a judge’s approval of the transportation order earlier this month. Brittanee Drexel, originally from New York, tragically disappeared on April 25, 2009, while she was vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Her disappearance remained a … Read more

Judge Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Over Georgetown University Data Breach, Closes Case With No Future Filings Permitted

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington recently gave the green light for the termination of a class action lawsuit brought against Georgetown University over a significant data breach in October, which compromised the personal information of students and alumni. This decision has finalized the legal proceedings surrounding the incident that stirred concerns over privacy and data security within the academic community. In mid-October, Georgetown University found itself at the center of a digital security crisis when it was revealed that an unauthorized data leak had occurred on the 16th and 17th of that month. … Read more