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A trio of Harvard University doctoral students lodged sexual harassment and discrimination claims against the institution Tuesday, alleging that Harvard stood by for years while a prominent anthropology professor repeatedly sexually assaulted, harassed and retaliated against students.
Harvard’s John Comaroff is an influential anthropologist and a dedicated adviser. Three women say he abused his power.
The students filed the lawsuit in federal court in Boston on Tuesday, days after Harvard placed John Comaroff, an anthropology professor and expert on South Africa, on administrative leave.
A federal lawsuit filed this week accuses Harvard University of gender discrimination and indifference following sexual harassment complaints against a professor during the last five years.
Lawyers deny any allegations that he harassed or abused students...