Investigation is under the responsibility of the Women’s Defense Police Station, which is taking steps to clarify the allegations of sexual and moral harassment
The Civil Police began an inquiry to investigate the complaints against José Maurício Rosolen, professor at the Department of Chemistry at Ribeirão Preto. The investigation is under the responsibility of the Women’s Defense Police Station, which is taking steps to clarify the allegations of sexual and moral harassment. So far, Rosolen has not spoken out about attempts to contact the press. The teacher was already facing an administrative process at USP, which was instituted as a result of the complaints. Since September 2024, he was under preliminary investigation, and the investigation revealed evidence of criminal conduct, leading to his removal for a period of 180 days.
The accusations against Rosolen include reports that he approached students with travel and tours proposals, but his behavior became inappropriate, with unwanted touches and forced kisses. In addition, there are allegations that he threatened to remove scholarships if there was no reciprocity in the onslaught. The situation generated concern in the academic community, which was already aware of the behavior of the teacher. Students were oriented to avoid being alone with him, highlighting the severity of the complaints. This case marks the second administrative process for sexual and moral harassment involving a USP teacher this year alone. The university has received a list of more than ten students who had been victims of harassment since 2020.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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