**”University in Denial: Student Sues Nova Scotia Campus Over Sexual Assault Allegations”**
In a controversial turn of events, a student from Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia, Marissa Williams, has taken legal action against the university, accusing it of failing to protect her from sexual assault on campus. The university, however, vehemently denies the allegations.
Williams alleges that she was sexually assaulted by two fellow students in separate incidents in 2021. The lawsuit claims that Université Sainte-Anne had a duty to safeguard her from harm but failed to do so adequately. The university refutes these claims, stating that if any harm was endured by Williams, it was not due to negligence on their part.
The lawsuit highlights the disturbing incidents involving a member of the men’s volleyball team and a residential adviser. Williams claims to have been a victim of rape by these individuals. The university disputes the characterization of these men as “school ambassadors.”
Université Sainte-Anne contests Williams’ assertion that the administration mishandled her complaint against the volleyball player, maintaining that they took the report seriously and conducted a thorough investigation. The university refutes claims of placing the volleyball player in a position of authority on campus.
Furthermore, the university denies any knowledge of the alleged sexual assaults by the residential adviser and asserts that he was not a university employee. Williams alleges multiple instances of sexual assault by the adviser, citing a toxic environment following her initial complaint against the volleyball player.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, with the university standing firm in their refusal to concede any entitlement to Williams. Université Sainte-Anne demands strict proof of all claims for damages and requests the dismissal of the lawsuit with costs.
For those impacted by sexual assault, support resources are available through crisis lines and local services. It remains to be seen how this contentious legal battle unfolds as both parties stand their ground.
(If you’re impacted by sexual assault and need support, visit [Government of Canada website](www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-concerns/violence-prevention.html) or [Ending Violence Association of Canada database](endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help). In an emergency, please call 911.)
In a controversial turn of events, a student from Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia, Marissa Williams, has taken legal action against the university, accusing it of failing to protect her from sexual assault on campus. The university, however, vehemently denies the allegations.
Williams alleges that she was sexually assaulted by two fellow students in separate incidents in 2021. The lawsuit claims that Université Sainte-Anne had a duty to safeguard her from harm but failed to do so adequately. The university refutes these claims, stating that if any harm was endured by Williams, it was not due to negligence on their part.
The lawsuit highlights the disturbing incidents involving a member of the men’s volleyball team and a residential adviser. Williams claims to have been a victim of rape by these individuals. The university disputes the characterization of these men as “school ambassadors.”
Université Sainte-Anne contests Williams’ assertion that the administration mishandled her complaint against the volleyball player, maintaining that they took the report seriously and conducted a thorough investigation. The university refutes claims of placing the volleyball player in a position of authority on campus.
Furthermore, the university denies any knowledge of the alleged sexual assaults by the residential adviser and asserts that he was not a university employee. Williams alleges multiple instances of sexual assault by the adviser, citing a toxic environment following her initial complaint against the volleyball player.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, with the university standing firm in their refusal to concede any entitlement to Williams. Université Sainte-Anne demands strict proof of all claims for damages and requests the dismissal of the lawsuit with costs.
For those impacted by sexual assault, support resources are available through crisis lines and local services. It remains to be seen how this contentious legal battle unfolds as both parties stand their ground.
(If you’re impacted by sexual assault and need support, visit [Government of Canada website](www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-concerns/violence-prevention.html) or [Ending Violence Association of Canada database](endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help). In an emergency, please call 911.)
