Our client was accused of forcible sexual assault by a fellow student and faced immediate expulsion under the university’s Title IX process. After a full investigation and hearing, he was completely cleared of all allegations, allowed to graduate, and walked away with no findings or disciplinary action against him.

The case began when a fellow student made a serious accusation of rape, triggering the university’s Title IX proceedings. Like many Title IX cases, the process treated our client as if he were guilty from the start, with the threat of permanent expulsion and a destroyed reputation hanging over him. We knew the only path to protecting his future was a thorough and aggressive defense.

We launched a full investigation, bringing in one of the state’s top private investigators to independently examine the allegations. We conducted extensive witness interviews, scrutinized the accuser’s statements, and uncovered critical evidence showing that her story was inconsistent and unreliable. Our investigation made clear that the accusation could not be substantiated and that the accuser was not credible.

Because of this work, the university’s hearing panel found in our client’s favor on every issue. He faced no punishment, no disciplinary findings, and no marks on his record. He was able to graduate, protect his reputation, and move forward in life without the shadow of a false allegation.