William Van Dyke was an LDS church member in Utah; accused of sexual harassment of female students at Weber State University that needed financial aid.

Weber State, sexual harassment, 1980

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  1. WSC coeds Sexually Harrassed, The Daily Spectrum, June 24, 1980.
  2. TV Libel Suit Postponed, The Salt Lake Tribune, November 3, 1980.
  3. Weber State Dismisses Finacial Add Director, The Salt Lake Tribune, March 25, 1980.
  4. Study Supports Weber Charge, The Salt Lake Tribune, June 24, 1980.
  5. Libel Trial Rescheduled, The Salt Lake Tribune, December 6, 1980.

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