Two fired for role in academic scandal, four others cleared of wrongdoing

Posted Nov 12, 2015
Brent Blanton and Travis Gore have been fired for their involvement in UNC's academic-athletic scandal, according to a letter posted by the University today. Corey Holliday, Alphonse Mutima and André Williams have been cleared of all wrongdoing by the University, the letter said. Bobbi Owen, as her lawyer told The Daily Tar Heel prior to the letter's publication, will not be allowed to hold administrative positions, but has been cleared of any other wrongdoing. (Daily Tar Heel)

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