University of Southern California president steps down over alleged neglect of sexual abuse allegations

C.L. "Max" Nikias, President of the University of Southern California, is stepping down effective Tuesday after facing sharp condemnation over how he handled allegations of sexual abuse against a former campus doctor, ABC News reported. Nikias announced in May that he would step down from the position after thousands of students and alumni signed an online petition demanding his resignation, CNN reported. The doctor in question, Dr. George Tyndall, worked as the campus gynecologist for decades until being fired last year. Seven women filed lawsuits against him, alleging he “used racist and inappropriately sexual language during consultations and conducted pelvic examinations with his fingers without gloves,” CNN reported.

Board member Wanda Austin has been named interim president while the board of trustees continues to search for a replacement. Meanwhile, Nikias will be transitioning into the role of president emeritus and life trustee of the university, as well as working as a tenured professor, the university said in a statement. “As he has always done, Max is taking this action in what he believes to be in the best interest of the university following controversies that have arisen from the unfortunate and unacceptable acts of others,” wrote Rick Caruso, chairman of the USC Board of Trustees,in a statement. “From our investigations, which are not yet completed, we have found absolutely no wrongdoing on Max’s part.” “It is evident that the recent crises have resulted from systemic and cultural failures. Both the behavior and the environment that allowed it to persist are inexcusable and will no longer be tolerated,” Caruso continued. “Most importantly, we must understand exactly why these failures occurred and take bold action to reform what is broken so that they never happen again."

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Virginia, Charlottesville declare states of emergency ahead of 'Unite the Right' anniversary

Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam and the City of Charlottesville have declared states of emergency for Virginia and Charlottesville for the 1-year anniversary of the “Unite the Right” rally held last year in Charlottesville. The 2017 Unite the Right rally, which was organized to protest the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, resulted in the death of counterprotester Heather Heyer, who died after a self-identified neo-Nazi drove a vehicle into a crowd. Additionally, Virginia State Police Troopers Lt. H. Jay Cullen III and Trooper-Pilot Berke M.M. Bates were also killed in a helicopter crash.

“Virginia continues to mourn the three Virginians who lost their lives in the course of the demonstrations a year ago,” Northam said in a statement. "We hope the anniversary of those events passes peacefully. I am urging Virginians to make alternative plans to engaging with planned demonstrations of hate, should those arise. Declaring this state of emergency in advance of the anniversary and the related planned events will help us ensure that the state and the city have all available resources to support emergency responders in case they are needed.” “We have learned many lessons from the tragic events of August 12, 2017. For the anniversary of that difficult August weekend which resulted in three lost lives, the City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the University of Virginia are working closely with law enforcement and public safety agencies from around Virginia to plan for potential events and to keep our city safe from violence,” Charlottesville’s interim city manager Mike Murphy said in a statement.

The states of emergency will be effective from August 10-12, as various events are planned to commemorate the anniversary. The state of emergency allows funds and state resources to be used in Charlottesville and Northern Virginia. Jason Kessler, who spearheaded the original white supremacist rally last year, is slated to hold a "Unite the Right 2" protest on Sunday in Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C., directly in front of the White House. President Trump faced backlash for his initial comments on the Charlottesville events last year when he said "both sides" shared blame for the violence.

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>>2514686

I thought it was odd too. Wonder if they are more trying to convey a message of unrest, so fewer people show up to vote, it is D country there.

>>2514762

I agree with you as well, Q was getting more attention than they liked, so they had to find away to change the narrative.