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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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