Liberty University Fined $14 Million for Clery Act Violations

The fine, the largest ever under the Clery Act, was imposed for failing to report crimes and mishandling sexual assault cases.

Liberty University has been fined $14 million by the U.S. Department of Education for violations of the Clery Act, marking the highest fine ever under the law.
The violations include failing to accurately report campus crimes and mishandling cases of sexual assault and harassment.
Liberty's police department had minimal oversight, leading to misclassification or underreporting of crimes, especially sexual offenses.
The university has committed to over $10 million in improvements for compliance with the Clery Act and other laws since 2022.
Liberty University disputes the Department of Education's approach, claiming it faced 'selective and unfair treatment.'