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Wall Street law firm resigns from Rutgers investigation

(Reuters) - The Wall Street law firm hired to probe how Rutgers University handled the scandal surrounding former head basketball coach Mike Rice has resigned. Full story

Cleveland abduction case remarkable for its rarity

   Dr. Todd R. Clear, dean of the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers University, talks with Rachel Maddow about the realities behind U.S. missing persons statistics and the rarity, despite their media prevalence, of the kind of abduction cases like the one alleged to have happened in Cleveland.

Rutgers scandal could cost New Jersey taxpayers millions more

(Reuters) - Getting rid of an abusive college basketball coach has already cost New Jersey taxpayers more than $1 million, but the awkwardly handled saga could cost them millions more in years to come. Full story

New Jersey governor backs Rutgers president in coaching scandal

NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Monday said the president of Rutgers University made a mistake but not a fireable one when he left it to aides to view videos of the men's basketball coach physically and verbally abusing players. Full story

KLG says Frank is ‘appalled’ by Rutgers controversy

   TODAY’s Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb talk about the funny Melissa McCarthy hosting “Saturday Night Live,” where she poked fun at “The Voice” and the Rutgers basketball controversy. KLG says that her husband, former athlete and sportcaster Frank Gifford, is appalled by the Rutgers incident and ne

Rutgers academics speak up for scandal-embattled president

NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - Nearly 40 Rutgers University faculty members have signed a letter voicing support for the school's president, who has been under fire since video footage emerged of former basketball coach Mike Rice abusing and berating his players. Full story

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Rutgers athletic director out in abuse scandal: media reports

Rutgers University in N.J. to open Tyler Clementi center for youth

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  Rutgers athletic director resigns in wake of scandal

The scandal at Rutgers over the shocking videos from several basketball practices is shaking the university right to the very top, and on Friday, Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti resigned from his job. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports.

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