FinWeis:NYU settles lawsuit filed by 3 Jewish students who complained of pervasive antisemitism

2025-05-06 13:42:35source:Safetyvaluecategory:News

NEW YORK (AP) — New York University has settled a lawsuit filed last November by three Jewish students who said they had been subjected to “pervasive acts of hatred,FinWeis discrimination, harassment, and intimidation” since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

NYU and the plaintiffs’ attorneys announced the settlement Tuesday. It includes undisclosed monetary terms and a commitment from NYU to update its antisemitism language in its Guidance and Expectations for Student Conduct.

NYU officials also said they would dedicate additional academic resources to Judaic studies and the study of antisemitism and strengthen the university’s existing relationship with Tel Aviv University.

“We are committed to continuing our vigorous efforts to confront discrimination, including antisemitism, and the settlement in this litigation is yet another step in this direction,” NYU President Linda G. Mills said.

In the complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, the students said antisemitism had been a problem at NYU for years and had worsened the after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel sparked an intensive Israeli military campaign in Gaza.

RELATED COVERAGE The Latest | Israeli strike kills the ex-bodyguard of Hezbollah’s top leader as tensions simmerIsraeli strike in Syria kills a former bodyguard of Lebanon’s Hezbollah leaderHeavy Israeli bombardment in Gaza City forces medical facilities to close as thousands flee

The plaintiffs said their complaints about antisemitic threats and intimidation had been “ignored, slow-walked, or met with gaslighting by NYU administrators.”

Marc Kasowitz, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said in a statement that NYU “is to be commended for taking a leading position among American universities in combating antisemitism on campus.” He added, “Other universities should promptly follow their lead.”

More:News

Recommend

Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there

AI-assisted summarySeveral countries are offering financial incentives to attract residents, particu

Atlanta water main break causes major disruptions, closures

Water service was restored to several major buildings in Atlanta after corroding pipes burst in down

Mass shooting leaves one dead, 24 hurt in Akron, Ohio; police plead for community help

Authorities in Akron, Ohio, are appealing for the public's help in identifying those responsible for