A former law professor at George Mason University, Joshua D. Wright, has recently filed a significant $108 million lawsuit against two women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. The women, both of whom have acquired their J.D. degrees from the same university, accused Wright of exploiting his position of power and demanding sexual favors. Their allegations were made public last month via a series of articles and social media posts.
In the lawsuit, Wright has described the defendants as “scorned, former lovers” who “have embarked on a vendetta to destroy his reputation, portray themselves as #metoo victims, and make a fortune in the process.”
Several allegations against Wright had been raised by multiple women, many of whom are graduates of the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. The details of these accusations were featured in a report by Law360 published on August 14th, and another by the Daily Mail on August 15th. Shortly thereafter, these allegations spread across social media platforms.
The lawsuit presents yet another complex issue that intersects personal rights, legal professions, and the ongoing #metoo movement. For more comprehensive information regarding the lawsuit and its details, follow this link to the relevant report on Law.com.