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...Venky’s grand plan has not been immune to the turbulence of the past few years at Harvard. He had planned to resign at the end of 2006, but decided to stay on to help build SEAS after the resignations of Kirby and University President Lawrence H. Summers...
...citizen, must be considered innocent until proven guilty, if these charges are proven true, they constitute an egregious and unacceptable abuse of public trust and power.” Jefferson’s office has declined requests for comment over the past two days. He is not expected to resign on account of the indictment announced Monday, though he did resign his seat on the Small Business Committee—the last committee seat he held—yesterday. Jefferson, a graduate of the historically-black Southern University, came to Cambridge in the fall of 1969, overlapping his time...
...accused Professor of Environment Martin L. Kilson of attempting to kiss her during off-hours. In 1983, Professor of Government Jorge I. Dominguez was disciplined for sexually harassing a female junior faculty member in the department. And in 1985, Professor of Government Douglas A. Hibbs Jr. said he would resign after being accused of sexual misconduct, according to Crimson articles at the time...
...March 9 when, according to Chaudhry, a uniformed President Musharraf, flanked by several other high-ranking generals, demanded that the Chief Justice step down - citing allegations of abuse of office, including nepotism and misuse of government property. It's a charge Chaudhry rejects. Chaudhry, a Musharraf appointee, refused to resign, becoming the first person in Pakistan's known history to say no to a ruling general. Already a symbol of defiance, Chaudhry was vaulted into hero status overnight. "Chaudhry said no, Chaudhry is our hero," chanted the crowds...
...Baghdad, where his loyalists make up the second-largest bloc in parliament and his militia, the Mahdi Army, control some of the largest neighborhoods. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki depends on Sadr's support to keep his job. Nearly two months ago, he ordered six of his followers to resign from Maliki's cabinet, to protest against the government's failure to secure a withdrawal timetable from the Americans. But his loyalists remain in parliament, giving him a big say in any legislation that comes up for a vote...