Boston University and one of its professors are facing a Title IX lawsuit from two students who claim they were harassed by a music professor in the College of Fine Arts.
Erin Shyr and Maria Currie say Boston University did nothing after they complained about sexually harassing text messages, emails and face-to-face comments by music professor Eric Ruske. They say it lasted for about a year beginning in 2013. Sheer says she still suffers from a range of emotions.
"Uncomfortable, confused, scared...I didn't want to do anything wrong," says Sheer.
The pair's attorney Carmen Durso says it's not just the professor who is at fault.
"Boston University was more concerned with keeping the violators happy than protecting the students," says Durso.
Boston University was more concerned with keeping the violators happy than protecting the students
A BU spokesperson declined to comment until they see the civil complaint. We reached out to Eric Ruske by phone and email, but we never got a response. Both women are seeking an undisclosed amount in damanges.
