I believe that the bold part of the article can be found libelous. The bold part of the article shows unprofessional conduct and immorality and that is part of two categories of libel. If the bold part of the article is false it definitely counts as actionable libel. I would omit the article, or at least the bold part of the article because it could qualify as actionable libel and could get the editor in trouble if printed out or broadcasted to the public.
A sophomore at Springfield University claims a chemistry professor has sexually harassed her.
Karen Hart, 123 Hill Hall, says the professor, George O.T. Jungle, has touched her during tutoring sessions in his office and has invited her to his apartment several times. She said she declined his invitations."I am having trouble in the class and I have to go see him to get help with my papers and projects," Hart said. "But I am scared to go in his office now."
Jungle denied having an improper contact with the student and threatened this newspaper with a libel suit if it published the story.
Hart said she is thinking of filing a formal complaint with the university.
"I don't know how to do that," she said. "I don't know what to do."
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Since it's one person's word against another, and the student has not filed a complaint...yes, you likely could be charged with libel if you printed her allegations.
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