Duke and student accused of sexual misconduct settle case. But does he get a diploma?
Duke University and would-be graduate Lewis McLeod are on their way toward settling a long-running lawsuit that alleges the university mishandled a 2014 sex-misconduct disciplinary hearing. Lawyers from both sides conferred Monday, striking a deal shortly before 3:45 p.m. “I’m pleased to report that we have able to resolve our differences, among all the parties, to the point that we do not require court involvement any further,” Duke lawyer Dan Hartzog Sr. told Superior Court