LSU Sexual Misconduct Complaints (2020)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2020-11-20
Duration: 00:05:51
Subjects: HIGHER EDUCATION | United States. Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX | Sexual Abuse | Sex crimes | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Galligan, Thomas Interviewee
Description
This segment from the November 20, 2020, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Andre Moreau’s report on LSU’s reaction to a USA Today story alleging that the university mishandled student’s sexual misconduct complaints. He interviews LSU Interim President Thomas Galligan, who discusses: hiring law firm Husch Blackwell to review LSU’s handling of sexual assault, or Title IX, complaints; when he heard about the allegations; his concerns for the victims; the reactions of students, faculty, and staff members; and the impact of this report on LSU’s reputation.