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West Point Professor Launches Landmark Lawsuit, Defending Free Speech Rights Against Academy’s New Policy

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West Point, New York – The U.S. Military Academy is facing a federal lawsuit from one of its longest-serving law professors, Tim Bakken, who claims the institution’s new policy infringes on his First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that a recently implemented rule requires faculty members to seek prior approval before speaking publicly or publishing academic papers in their official roles. Bakken, who is representing over 100 civilian faculty members in a class-action suit, argues that the February 13, 2025, rule is designed to suppress speech that … Read more

Decades-Old Allegations Surface: Mendocino College Professor Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Claims Involving Minors

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UKIAH, Calif. — A legal hearing scheduled for Monday in San Francisco will focus on a civil lawsuit concerning allegations that Jason Davis, a Mendocino College professor, sexually assaulted two underage girls while he worked as a substitute teacher at the San Francisco Waldorf High School over two decades ago. The case has drawn considerable attention as it details accusations from two plaintiffs, identified in court documents as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2. Davis, who also worked as a tutor for the One Smart Kid service, is accused of abusing his authority to … Read more

Donna Adelson Found Guilty in Plot to Murder Florida Law Professor Dan Markel

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A jury has found Donna Adelson guilty in the murder case of Dan Markel, a law professor at Florida State University. The verdict, reached Wednesday, concluded a deeply complex legal battle that captivated the public and drew attention due to its intricate ties to family dynamics and alleged financial disputes. Markel, who was shot to death in July 2014 outside his home in Tallahassee, had been embroiled in a contentious custody dispute with his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, at the time of his death. Prosecutors argued that Donna Adelson, Wendi’s mother, had orchestrated … Read more

Judge Dismisses Law Professor Amy Wax’s Lawsuit Challenging UPenn Sanctions for Bias

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PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Amy Wax, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who argued that the university’s disciplinary actions against her were rooted in bias. Wax’s legal action sought to contest sanctions following her public comments on race and diversity in higher education. The judge ruled that her claims did not meet the necessary legal standards to proceed. Wax, who has faced scrutiny for her controversial statements, contended that the sanctions imposed on her were unjust and part of a broader pattern of discrimination against her … Read more