University Students Protest Defamation Lawsuit Launched By Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment and Assault
I don’t think you have to be female to think something is wrong at this university:
Students at Seoul Women’s University rallied outside Nowon Police Station, Tuesday, protesting a defamation lawsuit filed by a professor accused of sexual misconduct. The demonstration was organized by the university’s feminist group, “Rhinoceros Horn.”
Around 500 participants, including students, alumni and professors, demanded that police dismiss the case against students who had posted statements criticizing the professor.
The protest stems from allegations that a German language and literature professor, identified as “A,” sexually harassed and assaulted students. After receiving a report in July 2022, the university conducted an investigation and imposed a three-month pay reduction as punishment.
Students learned of the incident over a year later in September 2023 and criticized the university’s handling of the case. They posted statements urging the separation of the perpetrator from campus and stronger protection for victims.
You can read more at the link, but if this professor sexually assaulted students he of course should have been fired, but why weren’t the police involved?
The demonstration was organized by the university’s feminist group, “Rhinoceros Horn.”
I shouldn’t find that as funny as I do.
The mass-produced signs make it look like a totally grass-roots protest, not astroturf at all…