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Feibleman believes that Jane Doe was given preferential treatment which is the basis of his lawsuit. Both parties were advised not to speak with those who may be connected to the incident but did not enforce this rule on Jane Doe who allegedly spoke to witnesses about her interpretation of the interaction. Columbia interviewed 12 witnesses including Jane Doe and Feibleman between October and December 2016. Columbia Universities Gender-Based Misconduct policy allows students to seek private counsel and states that Columbia will provide an attorney-advisor at no cost to the student. Feibleman alleges that he was discouraged from hiring a lawyer even though Jane Doe was with counsel. Feibleman submitted the recording into evidence and got an expert report from Dr. David Greenblatt that concluded that Jane Doe did not lack the capacity to consent to sexual activity. Title IX investigation team did not allow these documents to be seen or heard by the 3 person panel deciding the outcome of the hearing. Feibleman was barred from cross examining his accuser and was barred from viewing the evidence against him. The panel determined that Jane Doe lacked the capacity to consent and revoked Feiblemans degree. On May 13, 2019, Feibleman filed the lawsuit.
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Feibleman to engage in sexual intercourse which he declines and attempts to leave Jane Doe's apartment. When Feibleman tries to explain, Jane Doe states that she is confused and does not know what is going on. The following morning on October 5, 2016, Jane Doe filed a formal complaint. In the complaint Jane Doe states that she went to sleep, woke up, and realized another student was sexually assaulting her. Feibleman alleges that Jane Doe sexually assaulted him and made a counter complaint.
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February 24, 2020, Judge Valerie Caproni sustained the motion to dismiss and all claims moved forward into discovery. December 23, 2020 both parties reached a settlement before any depositions could take place and Columbia reinstated Feiblemans diploma including his rights and privileges as an alumnus in good standing. Feibleman alleges the conditions of the settlement prevent him from disclosing the sum he won, so to make a point he bought a
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Columbia University failed to provide him with a fair process. Columbia University's Gender-Based Misconduct Policy (GBMP) states that it fosters an environment the is free from gendered-based discrimination including sexual assault and other gender-based discrimination. Through
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