Report: Florida fires Title IX official involved in Antonio Callaway case
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The University of Florida has reportedly made changes to its Title IX department in wake of the Antonio Callaway investigation, as director of student conduct and conflict resolution Chris Loschiavo was let go following his involvement in the case.
According to Claire McNeil of the Tampa Bay Times, Loschiavo received notice of his termination from Florida on Aug. 23. Following a lengthy Title IX investigation, Callaway was found not responsible for sexual assault, sexual misconduct or conduct causing physical injury in late August.
The university did not clarify the specific reason for Loschiavo’s dismissal. However, Callaway’s attorneys had raised concerns about unfair treatment from Loschiavo during the investigation and accused him of creating a conflict of interest by seeking outside counseling. Callaway himself filed a counter-complaint during the investigation, something his attorneys note was not taken seriously by Loschiavo.
Loschiavo was scheduled to be the one to hear Callaway’s case in August but was removed from the position upon the complaints filed against him by Callaway’s attorneys. The attorneys argued Loschiavo’s involvement “corrupted” the case.
Loschiavo had been an employee at Florida since May of 2007 and came after a lengthy career at the University of Oregon.
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