Notre Dame Report Finds University Failed to Act on Priest's Sexual Misconduct in 'Weighing Scheme'
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Stephanie Saul
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Summary
A report commissioned by the University of Notre Dame found that the institution failed to adequately respond to years of alleged sexual misconduct by former priest Rev. Thomas King, who conducted a coercive "weighing scheme" at the university during the 1980s and 1990s, requiring male students to undress in a locker room under the guise of health concerns.
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The investigation, which was led by the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton at Notre Dame's request, found that Rev. Thomas King conducted a coercive 'weighing scheme' at Notre Dame during the 1980s and 1990s.
As part of the scheme, he expressed worry over the health of male students and insisted that they go to a locker room and undress to be...
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