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Esteemed Professor Charged with Statutory Rape
Prosecutor Brett Shaw Files Felony Charges Against Harvard Professor
Professor Had Sexual Relationship with Student, 17
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“Ineed a lawyer,” I say to my grandfather as he steps into my living room.
“No, you need an entire damn firm for this shit.”
“Please leave the hyperbole for the writers.”
“Now is not the time for jokes.” He rolls his eyes before pulling a business card from his wallet. “We need to call these people. Now.”
I take the card from him, confused.
There’s no number on it. It only says, ‘Welcome to the firm.”
That’s it.
“They’re the best lawyers in the country and we used to keep them on retainer at Exeter,” he says. “Last I checked, that’s still the case. I think the school being on your side will speak volumes.”
“What will that do for your legacy?”
“Who cares at this point?” He shrugs. “I’ve already cashed my pension.”
“You’re supposed to say something a bit more loving and poetic.”
“I’m leaving that to the writer.” He smiles, but it doesn't stay. “You really loved Miss Edwards didn’t you?”
“I still do.” I swallow. “I always will.”
Later that night
“I knowyou’re in there, Mr. Donovan!” Someone is yelling outside my door. “Open up!”
“No comment!” I say. “Go away.”
The guy keeps screaming.
Grabbing a bat, I walk over and peer through the peephole.
It’s my condo manager.
“I’m not here for a comment!” He holds up a bag of caramel peanuts. “I just want to talk!”
I open the door and pull him inside.
“You’ve got two minutes,” I say. “Say what you have to say.”
“I just want to know how you’re holding up these days.”
“Not very well.”
