Word: cavalierism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Murphy, who says he decides what bus companies to employ for reunions, has repeatedly understated the extent of his role in Cavalier. In an interview last May, Murphy said he had no financial or personal ties to the company.
But later in the year, Murphy was forced to acknowledge that he is involved with the financial maintenance of Cavalier. The lieutenant is authorized to sign paychecks for company employees, and he holds an American Express Corporate Card in Cavalier's name.
In addition, Murphy acknowledged being a close personal friend of Cavalier' owner, Joan Libby. The two have vacationed together in Florida, and The Crimson observed Murphy entering Libby's home on two consecutive evenings last fall. Murphy said he visited Libby to console her following the death of her mother...
Harvard officials maintain there is nothingwrong with Murphy's ties to Cavalier because thebus company has provided excellent service. VicePresident and General Counsel Margaret H. Marshallhas said that the arrangement does not violateHarvard's policy on conflicts of interest.
The Boston Athletic Association, a privatenon-profit group which organizes the BostonMarathon every April, hired Cavalier last year tohelp with the marathon.