Doe v. Brown University

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

William E. Smith, Chief Judge

This case arises out of a disciplinary proceeding in which Brown University (“Brown” or “University”) found John Doe (“John” or “Doe”) responsible for sexual misconduct against fellow student Ann Roe (“Ann”).1 The parties agreed to waive the jury demand and hold an expedited consolidated bench trial on both the merits of Plaintiffs case and his request for a preliminary injunction, which was conducted on July 19-22, 2016. The parties submitted Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (ECF Nos. 50 (“Doe’s Posb-Trial…