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politics16h ago
Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students
- The Guardian reports lewd Slack messages allegedly written by University of Michigan regent Jordan Acker in 2020 and 2021.
- The messages were shared with The Guardian ahead of a heated regents primary, amid Israel-related campus tensions.
- Acker’s lawyer questions the authenticity of the Slack screengrabs, saying he never used Slack.
- The Guardian cross-referenced emails to corroborate the Slack account linked to Acker.
- Democratic candidates and unions react, with some endorsers scrutinized as the race for regents continues.
- The posts describe other provocative remarks about a strategist and a student, with explicit language.
- Makled, the challenger, called the messages reprehensible if true, while facing opposition over campus protests.
- The regents race remains tense as delegates weigh endorsements ahead of November elections.
- The Guardian identified a strategist mentioned in the messages but did not disclose her name to protect privacy.
- The Guardian’s reporting ties the messages to ongoing questions about university governance and free expression.
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