PERSON: James Peterson

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James Braxton Peterson, the director of Africana studies and a professor of English, has been confirmed as the Lehigh faculty member who was accused of sexual and other misconduct last semester, according to an email sent to faculty and staff by the Office of the Provost.

The university conducted an investigation into allegations made by multiple individuals against Peterson, and investigators’ reports were provided to Provost Patrick Farrell. Before Farrell made a formal decision about the case, Peterson informed the university he was unconditionally resigning his position.

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