The student was accused of sexually assaulting another student in 2017.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. A former University of Arkansas student, claiming administrators mishandled an investigation involving a sexual assault claim against him, will receive a $20,000 settlement.
Documents obtained by 5NEWS through the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act show that the settlement was reached on Wednesday (April 21).
The student, identified as John Doe in the lawsuit, was accused of sexually assaulting another student in 2017.
According to 2018 court records, the student s attorney filed for a motion to proceed under the pseudonym that he would never be formally identified in the public record. A judge granted the motion.