Baylor University Will Not Release Full Report Pertaining to Sexual Assault Scandal

On June 3, 2016, Baylor University’s interim president posted a letter online stating that the university will not release law firm Pepper Hamilton’s full report investigating Baylor’s handling of incidents pertaining to sexual violence.

The incidents came to light in June of 2014, when Baylor defensive end Sam Ukwuachu was indicted on two counts of sexual assault. Several other football players, including Shawn Oakman, were charged with sexual violence. In September of 2015, Baylor hired Pepper Hamilton to conduct an external and independent review of …

June 1, 2016 General

Baylor University President Resigns Amid Huge Scandal

In the midst of an ongoing sexual assault scandal involving Baylor University’s football team, Ken Starr resigned as Chancellor “as a matter of conscience.” However, Starr will continue to teach at Baylor Law School.

Prior to his appointment at Baylor, Starr was appointed judge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and served as the United States Solicitor General under former President George H.W. Bush. Starr also authored a report pertaining to former President Bill Clinton’s extramarital involvement …