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Professor Fired After Title Nine Appeal Denied | San Jose News
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A biology professor at College of Marin, Joe Mueller, has been officially terminated after his appeal against a Title Nine sexual harassment case was denied, sealing his firing. Mueller claims the case relied on false accusations and that he was unfairly barred from questioning the accuser about prior disclosures — a procedural error he says altered the outcome. The accuser, Papineau, expresses relief, saying Mueller’s dismissal protects students and brings hope to others pursuing justice. The college reaffirms its commitment to fairness, while legal analyst Harjit Kaur notes Mueller failed to prove his procedural objections would have changed the original verdict. Despite a community petition honoring Mueller’s 30-year teaching legacy, the final decision stands.
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