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Last updated on Thursday, November 13, 2014
(UNDATED) - A Franklin College professor is accused of assaulting a male student in his home.
The 19-year-old told school officials he was assaulted last week in the early-morning hours inside Professor Tom Howald's home. The nature of the assault wasn't revealed, but Howald went to college officials the following morning and was fired that afternoon.
Howald taught philosophy and religion for 40 years at Franklin College. He retired and then returned as an adjunct professor.
Franklin police said the results of their investigation into the alleged assault with be forwarded to the prosecutor this week to determine if Howald will face any charges. According to college officials, when questioned about the incident, Howald didn't deny the student's claim.
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