Overview
- University officials say the instructor was confronted in class by social media influencers over alleged inappropriate texting with a minor.
- The instructor has been removed from campus pending the investigation, and the affected course has been reassigned for the rest of the semester.
- UGA Police report ongoing coordination with the GBI and collaboration with the influencers to collect potential evidence.
- No criminal charges have been filed, and local outlets are withholding the instructor’s name at this stage.
- The university is urging tips to UGA Police at 706-542-2200 or the CyberTipline, and counseling and Student Care and Outreach support are available.