Michigan to Michigan State: Hold My Beer

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The University of Michigan started the process to fire School of Music, Theatre and Dance professor David Daniels in April, MLive reported on Thursday. 

Daniels has been placed on paid leave since August 2018 after baritone singer Samuel Schultz accused Daniels and his husband of raping Schultz in 2010. In January, Daniels and his husband were charged with second-degree criminal sexual misconduct in a case still ongoing.  

Since Daniels began his leave of absence, numerous University students have come forward with claims of sexual misconduct by Daniels. One of those students, SMTD graduate student Andrew Lipian, is currently pursuing a lawsuit against Daniels for sexual assault. Lipian also accuses the University of neglecting to address student allegations against Daniels. 

Previous Daily reporting found the University awarded Daniels tenure in May 2018, despite the University’s Office of Institutional Equity first learning of Daniels’ alleged sexual misconduct in March 2018. 

When the Daily asked how far along the termination process is and how long the process is estimated to take, University spokeswoman Kim Broekhuizen said the University does not discuss personnel matters. Broekhuizen also declined to comment on whether Daniels will continued to be paid during termination proceedings. 

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