Journalism Professor at Northwestern, Accused of Harassment, Takes Leave of Absence

A prominent journalism professor is taking a leave of absence from Northwestern University after 10 of his former students and employees issued a public letter accusing him of harassment, inappropriate physical contact, and bullying.  Alec Klein, a professor in the Medill School of Journalism, directs the Medill Justice Project, which has won national awards for its investigations of wrongful convictions and other injustices.