"Liberty University Hit with Record $14 Million Fine for Campus Safety and Clery Act Violations"
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The Education Department will fine Liberty University a record $14 million for violating campus safety laws and require the university to spend an additional $2 million on safety improvements. The department's review found alleged failings in reporting crimes and warning the campus about potential dangers. Liberty University, a private Christian university in Virginia, disputed the findings and stated that significant advancements in safety had been made on campus. The fine follows a complaint in 2021 and has raised concerns among lawmakers about the department's targeting of religious institutions.
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