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Tyndall: complaints, findings and settlements

A long employment history, documented complaints, a federal Title IX finding and civil settlements form different parts of this record.

Allegations · Regulatory finding · Civil settlements
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The Education Department found USC failed to respond promptly and effectively to notice of potential harassment. USC agreed to reforms and later announced a state civil settlement.

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Tyndall denied wrongdoing and died before a criminal trial. Civil settlements and regulatory findings must not be described as his criminal conviction.

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01Criminal allegations · Died before trial

George Tyndall

USC · 1989–2023

Faced criminal sexual misconduct charges and denied wrongdoing. Associated Press reported his death in October 2023 before a trial.

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