A young woman who worked closely with Florida International University President Mark Rosenberg confided to a colleague in December that Rosenberg harassed her for months, triggering an investigation that led to his abrupt resignation Friday, according to a source close to the investigation.
FIU hired an outside law firm to lead the investigation, which began in mid-December and will likely end with a final report in the next few weeks, the source said. Investigators are examining text messages, emails and in-person conversations between Rosenberg, 72, and the FIU employee, who is in her 20s. A second source with knowledge of the case confirmed the investigation.
Rosenberg on Sunday acknowledged that he had “caused discomfort for a valued colleague,” but did not divulge details or identify the woman. The Herald has contacted her multiple times via telephone calls, text and emails, but she has not responded. As a policy, the Herald does not identify victims of such alleged harassment.
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