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UC Berkeley students sue school for handling of sexual assault cases
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UC Berkeley students sue school for handling of sexual assault cases
Yesterday, 31 current and former UC Berkeley students filed two federal complaints against the university for mishandling sexual assault cases. It's a problem they say has gone on for decades.
The students allege that for years, the university has discouraged victims from reporting assaults, failed to inform them of their rights, and favored the rights of perpetrators over the rights of victims. Here with us to talk about the case is Los Angeles Times reporter Jason Felch.