On Wednesday, Kiefer was informed that her attacker would be given a two-year suspension. She said she initially hesitated to share the news. “Then I decided, ‘You know what? These people have been by my side 100 percent this whole…
Archives for March 2015
Board Makes Decision in Case of Skidmore Student Accused of Sexual Assault
The Skidmore student accused of sexually assaulting another student back in April of 2014 will not be allowed to return to the college for several years. The college investigated and found that student had violated the schools sexual and gender…
Student says Skidmore College will Allow her Attacker to Re-apply in Two Years
It’s been the buzz of the campus for two weeks. Would the school readmit a male student they found responsible for violating its sexual conduct policy? “The student body, alumni, many members of the Skidmore community, have taken a stand…
Suspension Extended for Skidmore College Student Accused Of Sexual Assault
Statements have been received from Skidmore College student Reina Kiefer, her attorney James R. Marsh, and Skidmore College regarding the school’s Administration Hearing Board’s readmittance hearing involving an unnamed male student who Kiefer accused of sexually assaulting her in early…
Skidmore Denies Readmittance of Student Found Guilty of Sexual Assault
Skidmore College may not have changed its official policies on handling sexual assaults, but a suspended student who was found to have sexually assaulted a female student last year will not be allowed back on campus in the fall, according…
Skidmore College Blocks Student’s Re-entry
A suspended Skidmore College student who was found to have sexually assaulted a female student last year will not return to the school this fall, according to statements released by the victim and her attorney Thursday. Reina Keifer, a 19-year-old…