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USC President Resigns After Mishandling Sexual Harassment Complaints Against Campus Clinic Gynecologist

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Hundreds of faculty members along with thousands of students and alumni expressed outrage at the apparent cover-up. which the university denies The University of…
Hundreds of faculty members along with thousands of students and alumni expressed outrage at the apparent cover-up. which the university denies
The University of Southern California (USC) president, C. L. Max Nikias, has agreed to step down after multiple charges were filed against a campus clinic gynecologist alleging sexual misconduct. At least eight complaints were made against Dr. George Tyndall between 2000 and 2014. While the university admits that they failed to properly investigate those claims, the Board of Trustees has decided to part ways with Nikias and seek new leadership.
Daniella Mohazab, one of Tyndall’s alleged victims, is being represented by attorney Gloria Allred. In a press conference held at Allred’s office on Tuesday, Mohazab expressed shock at the revelation that the university knew about Tyndall’s alleged behavior and chose to look the other way. She is suing the university and the gynecologist on the grounds of sexual battery, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and negligent hiring and retention among other claims.
Nearly 400 women have placed calls to a USC campus hotline with reports of sexual misconduct against Tyndall. Attorney Gloria Allred believes that Mohazab’s case is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to extent of Tyndall’s bad behavior.
“This is just the beginning,” Allred said.

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