Stanford Law School Rescinds Title of Lawyer Accused of Aiding Terrorists

A defense lawyer indicted on charges of helping her client direct terrorist activities from jail may not serve as a mentor for Stanford University law students, the law school's dean announced last month in a decision that has angered some students.

The dean, Kathleen M. Sullivan, said the head of the school's public-interest programs had not adequately consulted with faculty members and administrators before offering Lynne Stewart the title of mentor, and that the title had been

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