Lawsuit Against Virginia Tech Alleging Anti-Male Bias in Title IX Proceedings Can Go Forward in Part
A lawsuit against Virginia Tech has been allowed to proceed in part, alleging anti-male bias in Title IX investigations. The plaintiff, John Doe, claims that the university discriminated against him during the handling of sexual assault allegations made by two female students. The case raises significant concerns about the fairness of the university's procedures and the treatment of male students in such investigations.
- ▪John Doe, a former Virginia Tech student, was accused of sexual assault by two female students.
- ▪The lawsuit alleges that Virginia Tech discriminated against Doe because he is male, violating Title IX.
- ▪Doe maintains his innocence and claims to have evidence undermining the credibility of his accusers.
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Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Virginia Tech Alleging Anti-Male Bias in Title IX Proceedings Can Go Forward in Part “Johnny has alleged abundant facts that, if true, raise grave concerns about the way VT, through these administrators, conducted the investigations of Pauline’s and Jane’s sexual-assault claims, as well as the ultimate outcomes of those inquiries. Simply put, Johnny has alleged facts that, if true, raise a plausible inference the VT discriminated against him in these investigations because he is male and, in so doing, violated Title IX.” Eugene Volokh | 5.21.2026 2:28 PM An excerpt from today's long decision by Judge Thomas Cullen (W.D. Va.) in Doe v. Va. Polytechnic Inst.
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