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Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty Morehouse College administrators placed an employee on unpaid administrative leave after students voiced several instances of sexual assault. While the college has not identified the employee, on Tuesday a Twitter user by the name of @GrindAlways___ shared that he experienced several inappropriate moments with DeMarcus Crews, who served as Assistant director of Student Services. Crews’ LinkedIn profile lists his title as the Interim Director of Department Housing and Residential Education. Please get Morehouse’s attention. Myself and other students have suffered too long!! pic.twitter.com/KGmoquTCvW — Three-fifth’s of a man I believe’s the phrase (@GrindAlways__) July 17, 2019 “It got to the point where I went through really bad depression,” he said, “(Crews) was trying to force me to come out about my sexuality.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). “He would make advances towards me,” he continued. The student said that due to his experiences he became depressed and developed a substance abuse addiction. He also said that he reported Crews to the Title IX official on campus and another administrator, who both ended up leaving their positions. Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed in 1972 which states the following: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” To date the student said there several emails left unanswered by Morehouse officials. SEE ALSO: Morehouse College Will Admit Transgender Men Starting Next Year Followers and commentators expressed support over his bravery and also acknowledged that there were other students who suffered the same fate. A second former student released a note saying that he also was a victim of sexual harassment by an administrator. I’m here for you bro . You not the only one pic.twitter.com/uGcCAFCxOq — REALITY (@keepinupwitRIMM) July 17, 2019 “The unforeseen event in my life put a pause on my life put a pause on my life!,” Twitter user @keepinupwitRIMM wrote. “I battled with desperation, my sexuality, trust, doubt, ready to fight on sight, suicidal thoughts to the point I was ready to take my own life and my close friends had to come to save me before it could play out.” A third student named @brysonkarter on Twitter shared a video saying that he was also harassed by Crews. I too had the same experience at @Morehouse College. What DeMarcus Crews is doing is disgusting and beyond inappropriate. https://t.co/ICVsLgrTS0 pic.twitter.com/hPWtkdt7lb — B. Karter (@brysonkarter) July 17, 2019 “He would always make references to my sexuality,” said Bryson, “at one point it was kind of a joke and then it got to the point where he just took it too far.” To date none of the students have filed a police report, according to 11 Alive . SEE ALSO: Billionaire Robert F. Smith Pledges To Pay Off Student Loan Debt Of Morehouse’s Entire Graduating Class of 2019 Morehouse released a statement on the current state of what has transpired. “Maintaining a safe and secure campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors is a priority at Morehouse College,” the statement reads.”We will take appropriate and immediate action against anyone involved in compromising the safety of our community. We have demonstrated that in our urgent response to these allegations. Our support goes out to anyone who feels that they are a victim of sexual misconduct.” The school’s president Dr. David Thomas released a three-prong statement on how they would deal with the accusations. @Morehouse College President has released an official statement in regards to recent allegations. pic.twitter.com/5ft7uJri3I — The Maroon Tiger (@themaroontiger) July 17, 2019 Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit This story was originally published on MadameNoire.com . ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Ja Rule’s Daughter Brittney Atkins Looking Like Her Daddy’s Twin [PHOTOS] Taraji P. Henson Unveils Her Natural Hair, Reveals Plans To Launch Haircare Brand [PHOTO] Karlie Redd’s Rarely Seen Daughter Appeared On Love And Hip Hop Atlanta And She’s Her Mom’s Twin [VIDEO] Follow @TheRSMS
Morehouse Employee Placed On Leave After Several Students Allege Sexual Misconduct
