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Ohio State University president Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. has resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship involving someone seeking public resources for a personal business; the Board of Trustees accepted his resignation. Carter, OSU’s 17th president who began on Jan. 1, 2024 after being named in 2023, apologized for the mistake and said a transition plan will be announced in the coming days.
Ohio State University President Ted Carter resigned after revealing an inappropriate relationship tied to access to university leadership. The board of trustees launched an investigation and is planning a leadership transition, while daily operations would be managed by senior university officials as the school moves forward.
The president of Ohio State University, Ted Carter, has resigned after revealing an inappropriate relationship that involved someone seeking public resources for personal business; the board accepted the resignation and will oversee a smooth leadership transition, as the university faces broader scrutiny including Les Wexner-related controversy and multi-million-dollar settlements with Strauss sexual-abuse survivors.
Ohio State University President Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr. resigned after acknowledging an inappropriate relationship with someone seeking public resources for personal business; the board accepted the resignation and announced an orderly leadership transition. Carter, the university's 17th president hired in 2023, apologized for the misstep.
Ohio State University President Ted Carter has resigned after revealing an inappropriate relationship to the university’s board of trustees. The board accepted his resignation and said a transition plan would be announced soon. Carter cited the relationship involved someone seeking public resources for personal business and said he made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to university leadership. He began his tenure in January 2024, and there is no interim president named yet as OSU pursues its Education for Citizenship 2035 plan and a leadership transition.
A security officer assigned to protect Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer was put on administrative leave as investigators probe an inspector general inquiry into the secretary’s travel and conduct, including an alleged inappropriate relationship with a DOL staffer; two top aides, the chief and deputy chief of staff, were also placed on leave after the IG complaint became public. The Department denies wrongdoing and defends the secretary, while her attorney says no comment beyond denying any misconduct; the investigation centers on travel and staff relationships.
Former Utah National Guard Maj. Gen. Michael Turley was demoted to lieutenant colonel after an investigation confirmed he had an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, and he retired at that lower rank, reflecting a disciplinary action for misconduct.
Former Nebraska women's basketball player Ashley Scoggin has filed a civil lawsuit against her former coach and athletic director, alleging they didn't appropriately respond to her inappropriate relationship with an associate coach. Scoggin claims she felt trapped in the relationship and was later dismissed from the team, while the university denies the allegations and intends to vigorously defend the matter.
Former Nebraska women's basketball player Ashley Scoggin has filed a civil lawsuit against her former coach and athletic director, alleging they didn't appropriately respond to her inappropriate relationship with an associate coach. Scoggin claims she felt trapped in the relationship and was later dismissed from the team, while the university denies the allegations and intends to vigorously defend the matter.
Former Husker women’s basketball player Ashley Scoggin is suing the University of Nebraska, Athletics Director Trev Alberts, head coach Amy Williams, and former coach Chuck Love Jr. for creating a hostile educational environment and mishandling an alleged inappropriate sexual relationship between Scoggin and Love. The lawsuit claims that Love pursued a sexual relationship with Scoggin, leading to her expulsion from the team and emotional distress. Scoggin alleges that the university failed to properly investigate the situation and violated Title IX, seeking compensatory and punitive damages as well as attorney fees.
The Buffalo Bills have fired their Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jon Roth, and team general counsel, Kathryn D'Angelo, due to their involvement in a romantic relationship. The situation came to light during the team's recent trip to England, causing internal problems as D'Angelo reported to Roth. Interim replacements have been appointed as the Bills seek permanent hires to fill the vacant positions.
Two lawmakers from Singapore's ruling People's Action Party (PAP) have resigned after admitting to an "inappropriate relationship." Tan Chuan-Jin, the Speaker of Parliament, quit over his use of "unparliamentary language," while Cheng Li Hui also resigned as a member of parliament. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong accepted both resignations, emphasizing the need to maintain high standards of propriety and personal conduct. These resignations come amid a rare political fallout in Singapore, following a corruption probe involving a cabinet minister and a billionaire businessman.
Stephen F. Austin assistant bowling coach, Steve Lemke, resigned after it was discovered that he was having an inappropriate relationship with a player on the team. Lemke, who is married to the team's head coach, defended his actions, saying there was no rule against it. The relationship was discovered when Amber Lemke saw a text from the player on Steve Lemke’s phone. The couple has since filed for divorce. The player has exhausted her eligibility, and Amber Lemke will continue coaching the team.
The Texas House unanimously voted to expel Bryan Slaton, a Republican member, after an internal investigation found that he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old aide. Slaton submitted his resignation on Monday, but the House proceeded with the vote to prevent him from receiving benefits of office until a successor is qualified. Slaton's expulsion is the first in the Texas Legislature since 1927. He was a prominent anti-LGBTQ lawmaker who had called for a blanket ban on minors at drag shows and proposed giving per-child tax credits to married, heterosexual couples while excluding LGBTQ or divorced people.
Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton has resigned from his position after an investigation found that he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old woman on his staff. The House General Investigative Committee recommended that Slaton be expelled from the body, and a planned Tuesday vote on a House resolution expelling him from office may still take place. Slaton's resignation comes after pressure mounted on him to step down, with even some of his closest supporters revoking their endorsement.