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Documented roleIndividual connection
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George Tyndall

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University of Southern California

Former USC student health-center gynecologist

Published connection; see individual profile for legal status · 1989–2023

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Tyndall dies before trial — Associated Press / PBS ↗

News reporting · Source date: 5 Oct 2023 · Death was reported October 5; the article says he was found dead October 4.

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C. L. Max Nikias

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University of Southern California case record

USC’s published message records the president’s account at that point in time.

University leadership · President’s public response · 15 May 2018

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USC message from President Nikias ↗

Institutional statement · Source date: 15 May 2018

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Carol L. Folt

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University of Southern California case record

The findings letter is addressed to President Folt; the later settlement announcement includes her response.

University leadership · OCR findings letter · 27 February 2020; settlement · 25 March 2021

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US Department of Education: USC findings letter, docket 09-18-6901 ↗

Regulatory finding · Source date: 27 Feb 2020 · 51-page findings letter. Distinguish regulatory findings from criminal adjudication.

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Stephen Wilson

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University of Southern California case record

USC records his final approval of the $215 million settlement. Settlement approval is not a criminal verdict.

Court decision · Federal class settlement approval · 25 February 2020

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USC federal class-action settlement ↗

Institutional account of court order · Source date: Publication date not confirmed · Page gives approval date February 25, 2020; page publication date not confirmed.

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Daniel J. Buckley

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University of Southern California case record

USC says the Los Angeles Superior Court judge assisted the resolution with mediator Jeffrey Krivis.

Court involvement · State settlement announcement · 25 March 2021

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USC announces $852 million state settlement ↗

Institutional statement · Source date: 25 Mar 2021

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