Every month, we distribute a “Title IX Recap,” providing a highlight of the previous month’s litigation, advocacy, and other Title IX-related matters. As always, more information on any lawsuits by accused students or Title IX OCR resolutions will be found in our Accused Students Database and OCR Resolutions Database respectively.

With enough time to reflect on 2023, we bring you a different kind of recap today: a summary of the most popular stories we reported on last year. We will start with the two most popular stories penned by us followed by the two most popular stories of each month that appeared in our monthly Title IX Recaps. Popularity is determined by user engagement analytics (clicks, shares, and so forth), which sometimes surprised us.

Most Popular Articles by Title IX for All

Khan v. Yale: a Momentous Decision, a Defeat for False Accuser Advocacy

Connecticut Supreme Court: contrary to the demands of advocates, campus rape accusers – including false and malicious ones – can be sued for defamation.

Accused Student Camren McKay Bagnall Commits Suicide. Parents Sue.

The recent suicide by an accused student demonstrates what we have long asserted: accusations of misconduct are not just life-altering, but sometimes life-ending, which makes fair procedures and false allegations that much more worthy of our attention. This lawsuit and the complaint are in our Title IX Lawsuits Database.

Most Popular Monthly Title IX Recap Stories

January

If this timeframe holds, schools will likely have the summer to implement these regulations with a deadline in August (similar to the timeframe for the DeVos regs).

A long-running case originally filed in June 2018 involving eleven accused students, all African American. This is an unfortunate ruling given the facts alleged, some of which we have compiled here. This case and more notes are in our Title IX Lawsuits Database.

February

Judge Angel Kelley (a Biden nominee) noted that Brandeis afforded the accused student no hearing, the panel never saw the respondent, and the Title IX Coordinator that – in activist fashion – “took a more active role than the policy prescribes” and “worked actively…in formulating a sanction for Doe.” This lawsuit is in our Title IX Lawsuits Database.

“Doe has not pled facts showing that he has a property interest in his continued enrollment at Virginia Tech.” One of several Title IX claims proceed, but only related to grant funding and retaliation. This lawsuit is in our Title IX Lawsuits Database.

March

“Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.)…introduced the Ensuring Fairness for Students Act to codify due process in Title IX proceedings for students who are accused of sexual assault or harassment on school campuses.”

“After the rulings are handed down in sexual-misconduct lawsuits against colleges, a second legal battle quietly begins. Determining who pays the legal fees and settlements — which, in the most sweeping cases, can total hundreds of millions of dollars.”

April

A student falsely accused of rape was relentlessly bullied until he committed suicide. The school “…never told Jack or his family — or anyone else — that the investigation had concluded that the rumors involving a sexual assault were utterly false.”

The complaint alleges that FGCU, among other things:

  1. “Appointed an investigator and decision-maker to this case that had a prior relationship with Plaintiff’s accuser”
  2. “Did not provide Plaintiff with the complaint against him or any investigative findings whatsoever before finding him responsible”
  3. “Failed to allow Plaintiff to ask questions of the complainant in any way during the hearing”
  4. “Failed to meaningfully investigate the claim at all by failing to interview witnesses or review any physical evidence.”

May

Fifth Circuit Affirms Accused Student Summary Judgment Win on Title IX Claim

“We agree that these facts taken together, or in isolation, implicate serious due process concerns and now turn to the merits of Doe’s Title IX arguments.”

Former Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present at time of alleged gang rape, prosecutors say

“Prosecutors in San Diego say former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present at an October 2021 party when an alleged gang rape of a minor occurred, according to documents and audio recordings obtained by Yahoo and ESPN.” Relatedly, SDSU “concluded…there are no findings against former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza.”

June

July

August

September

October

ED “recently released new regulations that are in part aimed at preventing colleges and universities from withholding transcripts from students who owe them money.” These regulations “may also benefit student respondents who are involved in disciplinary investigations.”

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More from Title IX for All

Accused Students Database

Research due process and similar lawsuits by students accused of Title IX violations (sexual assault, harassment, dating violence, stalking, etc.) in higher education.

OCR Resolutions Database

Research resolved Title IX investigations of K-12 and postsecondary institutions by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Attorneys Directory

A basic directory for looking up Title IX attorneys, most of whom have represented parties in litigation by accused students.

Every month, we distribute a “Title IX Recap,” providing a highlight of the previous month’s litigation, advocacy, and other Title IX-related matters. As always, more information on any lawsuits by accused students or Title IX OCR resolutions will be found in our Accused Students Database and OCR Resolutions Database respectively.

With enough time to reflect on 2023, we bring you a different kind of recap today: a summary of the most popular stories we reported on last year. We will start with the two most popular stories penned by us followed by the two most popular stories of each month that appeared in our monthly Title IX Recaps. Popularity is determined by user engagement analytics (clicks, shares, and so forth), which sometimes surprised us.

Most Popular Articles by Title IX for All

Khan v. Yale: a Momentous Decision, a Defeat for False Accuser Advocacy

Connecticut Supreme Court: contrary to the demands of advocates, campus rape accusers – including false and malicious ones – can be sued for defamation.

Accused Student Camren McKay Bagnall Commits Suicide. Parents Sue.

The recent suicide by an accused student demonstrates what we have long asserted: accusations of misconduct are not just life-altering, but sometimes life-ending, which makes fair procedures and false allegations that much more worthy of our attention. This lawsuit and the complaint are in our Title IX Lawsuits Database.

Most Popular Monthly Title IX Recap Stories

January

If this timeframe holds, schools will likely have the summer to implement these regulations with a deadline in August (similar to the timeframe for the DeVos regs).

A long-running case originally filed in June 2018 involving eleven accused students, all African American. This is an unfortunate ruling given the facts alleged, some of which we have compiled here. This case and more notes are in our Title IX Lawsuits Database.

February

Judge Angel Kelley (a Biden nominee) noted that Brandeis afforded the accused student no hearing, the panel never saw the respondent, and the Title IX Coordinator that – in activist fashion – “took a more active role than the policy prescribes” and “worked actively…in formulating a sanction for Doe.” This lawsuit is in our Title IX Lawsuits Database.

“Doe has not pled facts showing that he has a property interest in his continued enrollment at Virginia Tech.” One of several Title IX claims proceed, but only related to grant funding and retaliation. This lawsuit is in our Title IX Lawsuits Database.

March

“Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.)…introduced the Ensuring Fairness for Students Act to codify due process in Title IX proceedings for students who are accused of sexual assault or harassment on school campuses.”

“After the rulings are handed down in sexual-misconduct lawsuits against colleges, a second legal battle quietly begins. Determining who pays the legal fees and settlements — which, in the most sweeping cases, can total hundreds of millions of dollars.”

April

A student falsely accused of rape was relentlessly bullied until he committed suicide. The school “…never told Jack or his family — or anyone else — that the investigation had concluded that the rumors involving a sexual assault were utterly false.”

The complaint alleges that FGCU, among other things:

  1. “Appointed an investigator and decision-maker to this case that had a prior relationship with Plaintiff’s accuser”
  2. “Did not provide Plaintiff with the complaint against him or any investigative findings whatsoever before finding him responsible”
  3. “Failed to allow Plaintiff to ask questions of the complainant in any way during the hearing”
  4. “Failed to meaningfully investigate the claim at all by failing to interview witnesses or review any physical evidence.”

May

Fifth Circuit Affirms Accused Student Summary Judgment Win on Title IX Claim

“We agree that these facts taken together, or in isolation, implicate serious due process concerns and now turn to the merits of Doe’s Title IX arguments.”

Former Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present at time of alleged gang rape, prosecutors say

“Prosecutors in San Diego say former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present at an October 2021 party when an alleged gang rape of a minor occurred, according to documents and audio recordings obtained by Yahoo and ESPN.” Relatedly, SDSU “concluded…there are no findings against former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza.”

June

July

August

September

October

ED “recently released new regulations that are in part aimed at preventing colleges and universities from withholding transcripts from students who owe them money.” These regulations “may also benefit student respondents who are involved in disciplinary investigations.”

Thank You for Reading

If you like what you have read, feel free to sign up for our newsletter here:

Support Our Work

If you like our work, consider supporting it via a donation or signing up for a database.

About the Author

Title IX for All is a U.S.-based organization that advocates fairness and equal treatment in education. Our main activities are database development, writing, counseling, publishing, research, public speaking, and networking.

Related Posts

More from Title IX for All

Accused Students Database

Research due process and similar lawsuits by students accused of Title IX violations (sexual assault, harassment, dating violence, stalking, etc.) in higher education.

OCR Resolutions Database

Research resolved Title IX investigations of K-12 and postsecondary institutions by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Attorneys Directory

A basic directory for looking up Title IX attorneys, most of whom have represented parties in litigation by accused students.