GREAT NEWS. Jack Montague Is Succeeding. Here Is An Update
If you haven’t already heard, Jack and Yale agreed to a settlement deal in late June. The details of the settlement are confidential but I can tell you that Jack is happy with the deal, and he is deeply thankful for the support he’s received from the public. Although the past few years have been tough on Jack, he’s excited to put this behind him and move on to the next chapter of his life.
Jack recently received his master’s degree in accounting from Belmont University, and now works in Dallas. Once he is settled in his career, Jack would like to begin a public campaign in which he gives his account of the past four years. Unfortunately, the publications that covered the expulsion and campus controversy were mostly silent about the settlement. So, Jack is now forced to rectify his public image and set the record straight. As for his standing with Yale, his status may have been changed to “withdrawn” from the settlement, but because the details are confidential we are in the dark for now.
Yale & Title IX:
Angela Gleason (the deputy Title IX coordinator at the time who, through breach of contract, convinced Jane Roe to file the formal complaint) has since been removed as a Title IX coordinator but was named dean of Morse College in 2017. Stephanie Spangler is still head of Title IX compliance at Yale.
The campus coverage of the settlement has been underwhelming. The Yale Daily News posted an article that made little reference to the Spring summary judgment ruling that gave Jack so much momentum; in YDN’s opinion, Yale settled the lawsuit because of litigation costs.
The Silver Lining:
Jack’s case will likely be used for future Title IX cases regarding due process. Although Jack’s team was not granted their Title IX discrimination argument, the Spring summary judgment ruling is momentous against such discrimination. Many close to this issue argue that this judge’s ruling was the most favorable ruling given to any student recently involved in a Title IX lawsuit. The judge recognized the lack of impartiality of the UWC hearings and seemed to have a disapproving attitude towards Yale’s actions. His ruling and commentary will most likely be cited in future similar cases.
I know that Jack’s lawsuit will have a positive lasting impact. And I wish him great success and happiness, Alice
