Lawsuit Brought Against University Of Missouri Over Title IX Policies

The University of Missouri is being sued by 2 women who say the school mishandled allegations of sexual misconduct.

The women say the university did not fully follow its Title IX rules during the investigation of alleged physical and sexual misconduct by former Tigers basketball team member Terrence Phillips.

Several female students accused Phillips of physical and sexual misconduct, the university’s Title IX office cleared him of rape and stalking allegations however found him responsible for violating 2 Title IX policies.

The lawsuit wants the university to be required to change its Title IX policies.