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OU Ends Sexual Misconduct Investigation Into Former President Boren With His Resignation

BRIAN HARDZINSKI / KGOU

The University of Oklahoma’s Board of Regents announced Wednesday that David Boren resigned from his position as president emeritus and professor. The news came about 8 months after the board began investigating alleged sexual misconduct by Boren.

“Today, the OU Regents announced that the Title IX issue between David Boren and the University of Oklahoma has been concluded,” read a June 12 press release. The university no longer has jurisdiction over the matter, according to reporting by the Associated Press.

The regents hired private law firm Jones Day to investigate Boren, rather than using its own Title IX office. The law firm handed over its findings in April, and part of the report was released by one of Boren’s accusers, Jess Eddy, in May. The excerpt called Eddy “generally credible,” though Boren has denied any wrongdoing.

The Oklahoman reported Jones Day’s report was shared with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, which is conducting its own investigation into Boren. The paper also claims four agents and a special prosecutor were appointed to handle the inquiry.

Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes, who chairs the OU Board of Regents, said, “We are mindful of the OSBI investigation and will be watchful as to the determination of the grand jury.”

Boren has been silent throughout the university’s investigation, speaking only through attorneys. Eddy and another accuser, Levi Hilliard, have continued to speak out. The two have detailed allegations of unwanted sexual touching and advances by Boren to the media. Both claim there are others with similar stories.

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