Does Title IX Protect Accusers In Sexual Assault Cases Involving Athletes?

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Whether in college or the pros, athletes are revered nationwide; their training, dedication and discipline widely praised, their performance often earning some pros millions of dollars.

But away from the spotlight, there’s a dark side to the world of sports.

During her freshman year at the University of Alabama at Huntsville, a female student learned just how dangerous that could be.

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