253:. After publication of this information, Donastorg's attorney notified the newspaper that he would sue over the article. Donastorg told the newspaper that his online classes through Madison University "were among some of the most challenging of his academic career" and he was not aware that Madison's accreditation was unrecognized.
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Madison was not accredited by any recognized agency and was listed on the "Non-Approved Entities" list of the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation. Madison provided names of several "accreditors" that the newspaper found are either not
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charges. The charges were third-degree assault, using a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault and brandishing a deadly weapon. His accuser accused
Donastorg of assault and threatening her with a gun. However, the woman recanted her claims against Donastorg on March 9, four days after his arrest.
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Josefina and Adlah Donastorg, Sr. He is the father of six children - Sean, Adlah, Vanessa, Erika, Adonte, and Amiel - and is married to Benedicta "Bennie" Acosta-Donastorg. He began his undergraduate studies in business administration at
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