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University of Michigan settles a lawsuit over protecting students from sexual abuse

The lawsuit was brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.
Updated March 24, 2022 at 12:39 PM ET

The University of Michigan has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.

As part of the deal, which was filed in federal court on Thursday, the Ann Arbor school will create and pay for

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