Obviously we don't want to get into legal territory here, but I'm sure most men have been through this, on at least some "informal" level, at least previously...
The entire saga has taken place via text. I didn't say anything explicit, and was never given any indication that this individual was "uncomfortable". Literally no words were exchanged to that effect. In fact, most discussion was about our mutual studies. I had a slight feeling something was "off", from this girl's behaviour more broadly, but again, no direct indication was given...
Anyway, it has been some time since we had actually spoken, but today I am told that she has reported me to the University. Just informally, but the head of the student counselling department wants to pursue an investigation into me, lololol...
I have a record of the entire exchange. I haven't broken any laws, here, so unless there's some informal rule about "Her word against yours" (which I'm sure there probably is), I think I'm largely ok. Reputational damage is likely the main issue...
Anyway, like I said, in the court of "He said, she said", obviously they will side with her, but if this is a case based purely on "feelings", then who fucking knows how far she will get...
Just a fucking waste of my time. I've got so much other shit going on (my grandmother literally died two days ago, so to say this is low on my priority list..? Is an understatement), that I really just want to minimise impact, and get the fucking thing over with...
Eugh.
Yes, it's my own stupid fault for letting this one in. Yes, it's very High School. But like I said, I can calmly say that I did not actually do anything objectively wrong, here.
It is what it is, and I'm stuck with it. Like most college-age straight males who've had even the barest bit of experience, lol.
He doesn't need a lawyer (unless he's planning on suing the school) because these aren't accusations of committing a crime, it's just one of those informal fake school investigations. They don't follow any sort of rules of evidence or due process, and the worst they can do is dismiss him from the school.
Back in Trump's presidency they changed the rules and forced colleges to actually follow due process and mimic a criminal proceeding, but that was one of the first things Biden rolled back.
He needs to participate as little as possible, refuse to answer vague questions and only speak directly to specific charges, and he wants it all recorded or in writing. At that point, if the school dismisses him and it's not consistent with their published policies and procedures, he can sue them. It's basically a breach of contract thing.
Dude's in Oz anyways, so US law is irrelevant.
Ah, then who the hell knows what they can do to him? They're far enough gone that I wouldn't be surprised hurting a girl's feelings could be spun into some kind of crime.