Columbia University faces a federal investigation by the EEOC following allegations made by two janitors, Lester Wilson and Mario Torres, who experienced severe distress after being attacked by an anti-Israel mob during a protest last spring. The allegations stem from accusations that the university neglected its duty to ensure a safe working environment for its employees, leading to physical and emotional trauma for the janitors. Former US Attorney General Bill Barr's firm is representing the men, highlighting a significant legal and ethical accountability issue for the university.
"We welcome the EEOC's decision to open an investigation into Mario's and Lester's charges of discrimination. Columbia has a legal and moral obligation to protect the civil rights of its students and employees."
"Hours after President [Minouche] Shafik issued her statement that the university had become 'unsafe for everyone', an antisemitic mob assaulted two janitors inside Columbia's historic Hamilton Hall, calling them 'Jew-lovers'..."
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