Five months before UW football player was arrested for rape, Title IX was investigating the case

The process – enacted in 1972 as an extension of the Civil Rights Act – is an investigative body that looks into allegations of sexual discrimination.

SEATTLE — Title IX may be best known for mandating equal opportunities for men and women in college sports but the civil rights protection plays a vital role in investigating allegations of sexual misconduct on campus. 

Five months before UW freshman Tylin “Tybo” Rogers’ was arrested for two suspected rapes, the investigation into the alleged incident was already underway.

Attorney Mark Blair has guided students through Title IX Investigations for more than a decade. 

The process –

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