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    Louis Shenker has been charged with violations of the student code of conduct for harassing and threatening another student, Beth Peller. The charges stem from Louis posting about Beth on social media, sitting behind her at an event and whispering threats, screaming slurs at panelists, and following and filming Beth despite her requests to stop. Louis has also continued to post personal information about Beth online. An interim no contact directive has been put in place between Louis and Beth. Louis must schedule an administrative meeting by January 21st to respond to the allegations or face further sanctions.

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    Louis Shenker has been charged with violations of the student code of conduct for harassing and threatening another student, Beth Peller. The charges stem from Louis posting about Beth on social media, sitting behind her at an event and whispering threats, screaming slurs at panelists, and following and filming Beth despite her requests to stop. Louis has also continued to post personal information about Beth online. An interim no contact directive has been put in place between Louis and Beth. Louis must schedule an administrative meeting by January 21st to respond to the allegations or face further sanctions.

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    Louis Shenker has been charged with violations of the student code of conduct for harassing and threatening another student, Beth Peller. The charges stem from Louis posting about Beth on social media, sitting behind her at an event and whispering threats, screaming slurs at panelists, and following and filming Beth despite her requests to stop. Louis has also continued to post personal information about Beth online. An interim no contact directive has been put in place between Louis and Beth. Louis must schedule an administrative meeting by January 21st to respond to the allegations or face further sanctions.

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    Louis Shenker has been charged with violations of the student code of conduct for harassing and threatening another student, Beth Peller. The charges stem from Louis posting about Beth on social media, sitting behind her at an event and whispering threats, screaming slurs at panelists, and following and filming Beth despite her requests to stop. Louis has also continued to post personal information about Beth online. An interim no contact directive has been put in place between Louis and Beth. Louis must schedule an administrative meeting by January 21st to respond to the allegations or face further sanctions.

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    A student named Louis Shenker has been accused of harassing and doxxing another student named Beth Peller on social media and during a public event. He is going through the student conduct process for these allegations.

    Louis Shenker is accused of harassing Beth Peller on social media starting in early November, then confronting and filming her without consent during a public event on November 12th, where he also began shouting racial slurs. He is alleged to have continued harassing Beth Peller on social media after being issued a harassment prevention order.

    Louis Shenker has been given a no contact directive prohibiting any contact with Beth Peller. He also faces potential sanctions including housing removal, suspension or expulsion depending on the outcome of the process.

    From: <studentconduct@umass.

    edu>
    Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 10:28 AM
    Subject: Notice of Charge
    To: <[email protected]>

    227 Whitmore Administration Building


    181 Presidents Drive
    Amherst, MA 01003-9313
    Voice: 413.545.6281
    Fax: 413.545.9704

    January 17, 2020

    Louis Shenker
    Campus ID: 31100397
    Email: [email protected]

    Reference: 03136-001-2019

    Louis,

    The Student Conduct and Community Standards Office received a student conduct referral alleging your involvement
    in the following incident:

    Incident Date: November 12, 2019


    Location: Academic-Administrative

    Summary of Information Received:


    On or about November 8, 2019, Louis Shenker began posting about Beth Peller on his social media platforms.

    On November 12, 2019, Louis attended a public event at the Fine Arts Center and sat behind Beth Peller. During the
    event, Louis leaned in and whispered into Beth’s ear, “I know who you are” and “I am going to put you online and make
    you famous.” During the event, Louis began screaming racial slurs at the panel members, resulting in Beth feeling
    unsafe. When Beth attempted to move away from Louis, he followed her while filming her on his go-pro camera despite
    Beth’s requests to stop filming her.

    Since the November 12, 2019 incident, Louis has continued to “dox” Beth Peller on his social media platforms. Beth
    obtained a Harassment Prevention Order on November 15, 2019, which Louis violated resulting in his arrest on
    November 16, 2019.

    Based on the information received, the following Code of Student Conduct policies are under review:

    2019-20|Code of Student Conduct/4.1.8.c - Violations of Law,


    2019-20|Code of Student Conduct/4.1.2.1.c - Harassment,
    2019-20|Code of Student Conduct/4.1.2.1.b - Threatening Behavior
    In view of the nature of these allegations, the following "Interim Restrictions" are being imposed in accordance with
    Section 5.1.3 of the Code of Student Conduct:

    1. No Contact Directive
    Effective immediately and until further notice, the student is NOT to have contact with Beth Peller. This includes, but is
    not limited to comments, words or gestures in person, through postal mail, email, social networking sites, or by having
    others (friends, acquaintances, family members, etc.) act on the student's behalf.

    Based on the seriousness of the allegation and/or your conduct history, a responsible outcome in this case may result
    in one or more of the following sanctions: Housing Removal Deferred, Housing Removal, Suspension Deferred,
    Suspension, and/or Expulsion.

    You are cautioned to avoid any action that could be interpreted as an attempt to intimidate or otherwise influence
    anyone connected with the incident as these actions could constitute a further violation of the Code. This includes, but
    is not limited to, comments, words, or gestures in person, through postal mail, email, text, instant messaging, social
    networking sites, or by having others (e.g., friends, acquaintances, or family members) act on your behalf.

    The next step in the conduct process is an administrative meeting between you and an investigator. The administrative
    meeting is an opportunity for you to review the information received, respond to the allegation(s) and share your
    account of the reported incident. During the administrative meeting, you will have the opportunity to provide information
    relevant to the incident (e.g., pictures, screenshots of text messages, videos, or written communication). You may
    choose to send the information in advance of the administrative meeting to the Student Conduct and Community
    Standards Office.

    To schedule your administrative meeting, call 413-545-6281 by January 21, 2020. If you fail to schedule a
    meeting by January 21, 2020, a registration hold may be placed on your SPIRE account preventing enrollment
    in (add/swap) any further courses and the case may be resolved in your absence.

    The following are campus resources available to students navigating the student conduct process:

    Center for Counseling and Psychological Health (CCPH)


    Middlesex House
    Phone: 413-545-2337
    On weekdays after 5:00 PM, weekends and holidays, you can call the Protocall Crisis Line at (877) 831-7421 to
    speak with a clinician.

    Center for Women and Community (CWC)


    New Africa House
    Phone: 413-545-0883
    24-Hour Hotline: 413-545-0800
    Toll Free Phone: 888-337-0800

    Conduct Advisors Program


    325A Bartlett Hall
    Phone: 413-545-1272
    Email:[email protected]
    A brochure with information about the Conduct Advisors Program is enclosed.

    Disability Services
    161 Whitmore
    Phone: 413-545-0892
    If you need accommodations to participate in the student conduct process, contact Disability Services to discuss
    the accommodations you may need.

    International Programs Office (IPO)


    70 Butterfield Terrace
    Phone: 413-545-2710
    If you have questions or concerns regarding the impact of a student conduct outcome on your visa, contact the
    International Programs Office. Students scheduled to study abroad are encouraged to contact IPO, as a conduct
    outcome may impact eligibility.
    The Equal Opportunity Office (EO)
    225 Bartlett Hall
    Phone: 413-545-3464

    Student Legal Services Office


    922 Campus Center
    Phone: 413-545-1995

    If you have any questions or concerns prior to scheduling the meeting, contact the Student Conduct and Community
    Standards Office at 413-545-6281.

    Sincerely,

    Jonathan Connary
    Assistant Dean of Students for Student Conduct
    Student Conduct and Community Standards Office

    Enclosed:
    Conduct Advisors Brochure

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