Former students sue school over sex assault investigation

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'Two former University of Houston students. expelled in connection with an alleged sexual assault on campus, are suing the school and two administrators, claiming they were denied due process in the investigation and administrative hearings.

The lawsuit calls into question the pressure universities face to crack down on campus sexual assault. The plaintiffs claim they were kept in the dark about the investigation and given little chance to defend themselves.

In a statement, university officials said they are "committed to the enforcement of Title IX, the protections of due process and other legal rights of the parties involved," but are prohibited from further comment under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.'