Academic on Trial for Sexual Assault Dismissed
The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has announced that academic H.B. is "dismissed from public service."
*"We don't want harasser, raper academics at the university"
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Prof. Dr. H.B. from Ankara University is on trial for perpetrating sexual assault against his colleague Ç.B., a veterinary physician who works at the veterinary hospital owned by him.
The YÖK announced today (July 5) in a written statement that it dismissed H.B. from public service in a unanimous decision as a result of a disciplinary investigation.
H.B. was arrested by a court in April the case against him. He requested his retirement from the university after being released in June, which was accepted. (EMK/VK)
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