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People
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Organizations
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Locations
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Events
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Relationships
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Document Information
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Email correspondence / draft statement
File Size:
2.82 MB
Summary
This document contains an email draft from physicist Lawrence Krauss dated December 10, 2017, responding to a reporter's inquiries regarding allegations of sexual harassment. Krauss denies the allegations, specifically addressing incidents involving selfies, a 2006 hotel room encounter, and claims made at conferences (CFI), while defending his professional conduct at ASU and other institutions. The document appears to be part of a larger production of files, indicated by the 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Lawrence M. Krauss | Sender / Director, The Origins Project at ASU |
Author of the email, defending himself against harassment allegations.
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| Conference Attendee (Unnamed) | Alleged Victim / Witness |
Person allegedly touched in an unwelcome manner; person who took a selfie.
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| Reporter (Unnamed) | Recipient (implied) |
Person investigating Krauss, referred to as 'your reporting'.
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| Krauss's Wife | Witness |
Referenced as the 'female companion' in 'incident 5'.
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University (ASU) |
Employer of Lawrence Krauss.
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| Australian National University (ANU) |
Institution involved in an investigation regarding a photo.
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| The Origins Project |
Krauss's initiative at ASU.
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| CFI (Center for Inquiry) |
Organization where Krauss was an honorary director and speaker.
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| Case (Case Western Reserve University) |
Former employer/institution mentioned by Krauss.
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| Cosmology Initiative |
Organization Krauss co-directed.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Source of the document (via footer stamp).
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Timeline (3 events)
2017
CFI conference where a reporter watched Krauss sign books.
Las Vegas
Lawrence Krauss
Reporter
November 2016
Incident involving a selfie and alleged unwelcome touch at a conference.
Unknown (Conference)
Lawrence Krauss
Conference Attendee
Locations (3)
| Location | Context |
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Location of a CFI conference.
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Address for Arizona State University.
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Location of a 'consensual encounter' in 2006.
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Relationships (2)
Lawrence Krauss
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Employment
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Arizona State University
Signature block lists him as Director and Foundation Professor at ASU.
Lawrence Krauss
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Professional/Honorary
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CFI
Asked to be honorary director, invited speaker.
Key Quotes (6)
"What makes this particular type of allegation so repugnant is that I get asked for literally thousands of selfies... I am particularly proud of the way I attempt to make all people feel at ease, and respected, rather than humiliated."Source
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Quote #1
"This false claim strikes at the heart of what I am about, which is to acknowledge fans in a way that makes them feel appreciated."Source
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Quote #2
"I treat others as responsible adults, and I expect to be treated equally."Source
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Quote #3
"I do not sexually harass people."Source
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Quote #4
"Item 1 refers to a consensual encounter in my hotel room in 2006 where we mutually decided, in a polite discussion in fact, that taking it any further would not be appropriate..."Source
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Quote #5
"The 'female companion' in this case is my wife, who can attest to the fact that the claim is false..."Source
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Quote #6
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