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Federal judge blocks UNC from revealing Jacob Doe’s real name in sex assault case

A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking the University of North Carolina from revealing the real name of Jacob Doe, an expelled student challenging the university’s handling of sexual assault charges against him. US District Judge Martin Reidinger’s injunction order Tuesday scaled back Doe’s initial request. The order applies to the university and its employees but does not extend to students, media outlets, or other “third parties.”

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Court hearing focuses on Jacob Doe’s anonymity in UNC sex assault case

A federal court hearing scheduled Tuesday morning in Asheville could help determine whether a former University of North Carolina student can continue to shield his real name while he sues the school. The student identified as Jacob Doe claims UNC Chapel Hill botched a sexual assault investigation before expelling him.

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Expelled UNC student opposes moving sex assault case closer to Chapel Hill

A former student challenging his expulsion from the University of North Carolina opposes the university’s request to have his federal lawsuit moved closer to the Chapel Hill campus. The student argues that UNC botched a sexual assault investigation against him.

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UNC wants sex assault case moved to different federal judicial district

The University of North Carolina System is asking a federal judge to move a sexual assault lawsuit from the state’s Western District to the Middle District. The plaintiff in the case is an expelled student who argues the university botched its investigation of assault allegations against him.

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Lawsuit challenging UNC sex assault response will proceed with no real names

A federal judge has ruled that an expelled student suing the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill over its investigation of sex assault charges can proceed without using his real name. The student’s female accusers also will be identified using pseudonyms. The order Thursday from Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger applies to the case Jacob Doe v. University of North Carolina System.

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