Academic Freedom Update: Widener Prof Sues Two Students and Law School

Ashley Thorne

Today Lawrence Connell, the embattled professor of criminal law at Widener University, filed a lawsuit against the two (formerly anonymous) students who brought charges against him. Click here to read his press release.

NAS has documented the proceedings in this case; read the following posts to learn more.

CASE HISTORY

Interview with Lawrence Connell, February 18, 2011 

Statement of Reasons for Dismissal for Cause, February 24, 2011  

Widener Committee Advises: Withdraw Charges Against Law Prof Who Used Hypotheticals to Teach, March 9, 2011 

Widener Dean Pursues Punishment for Law Prof Who Used Hypotheticals in Class, March 16, 2011

Press Release by Widener University, March 14, 2011

Widener Law Prof Sues Dean for Defamation, April 8, 2011

Connell's students defend him, May 18, 2011

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