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This is scathing. "Denying the injunction and allowing Plaintiff's removal would re-cast a shadow over the financial operations of Defendants, to the detriment of every Penn State stakeholder except those at the very top of the Penn State hierarchy."
I had to read that twice. Is the judge saying that those at the top of Penn State leadership are running the university for their own financial benefit?
It gets better - the judge comes right out and says that Barry would most likely win on the merits of his case. And that Penn State has been retaliating against him since he became a trustee in July 2022.
"Rather than provide Plaintiff with the information that he has requested, Defendants repeatedly denied the requests and sought an opportunity like the July 19, 2024 interaction that would provide the basis to remove the Plaintiff and end his probing inquiries into the health of the endowment and other university business for which he has a responsibility."
It would seem the only honorable thing would be for the BOT leadership to resign. And several of the key players. And let's throw in Penn State's General Counsel Tabitha Oman. Clean out Old Main.
Huge, huge win Barry, congratulations.
I had to read that twice. Is the judge saying that those at the top of Penn State leadership are running the university for their own financial benefit?
It gets better - the judge comes right out and says that Barry would most likely win on the merits of his case. And that Penn State has been retaliating against him since he became a trustee in July 2022.
"Rather than provide Plaintiff with the information that he has requested, Defendants repeatedly denied the requests and sought an opportunity like the July 19, 2024 interaction that would provide the basis to remove the Plaintiff and end his probing inquiries into the health of the endowment and other university business for which he has a responsibility."
It would seem the only honorable thing would be for the BOT leadership to resign. And several of the key players. And let's throw in Penn State's General Counsel Tabitha Oman. Clean out Old Main.
Huge, huge win Barry, congratulations.
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Thank goodness we finally have a little justice anointed by a Pennsylvania court-judge.
GOD Speed my friends.
One of the factors that usually has to be demonstrated to obtain a preliminary injunction is the likelihood of success on the merits of the arguments at the conclusion of the litigation. Obtaining a TRO or preliminary injunction is a good signal as to the final outcome of the case.
Lmao I may have to come up just to see this.. Congrats Barry, I know there are some idiots on this Board even, that are crying this morning based on the ruling, but this has made my week!Barry walking into the next bot meeting:
I am far too exhausted to celebrate - especially given that there is still so VERY much more to do. But this was huge, as it gives us the opportunity to take on that work.
I - and I think all Penn Staters - should be very grateful for the Judge's common-sense ruling. Very grateful indeed.
Here is the CDT write-up.
Now if the courts and governor would back the RTK laws that would open another can of Honesty
NOW we’re going to see the posters on here with the personal beef against Barry. There are a few (and you know who you are) that will have to swallow pretty hard when they see this. I’ve said for a while, I have no dog in this fight but throwing the shade (as the kids say) at Barry for fighting this feels personal. This has all seemed like a righteous effort looking at it from the outside.
Congrats Barry, keep up the fight and ignore the boners that are trying to keep you down
Congrats Barry, keep up the fight and ignore the boners that are trying to keep you down
Think it's less a *personal* beef with Barry and more a 'We just want PSU to be successful and out of the news' stance they have which is mostly tied to the success of Penn State football (PSU in the news is bad for business, etc.).
Here is the court ruling.
Here is the log of all documents associated.
Here is the log of all documents associated.
Part of it is personal and part of it is the attitude that Penn State is perfect (or, at least, the greatest thing since canned beer) so woe to the person that sheds a light on its deficiencies, even if the intent is to remedy them.
It's a beautiful thing. Those that were bashing Barry are not feeling too good today. As the tiniest sliver of outside light has crept into the room where the BOT grazes.... I am sure the BOT does not like this attention and likely much more outside light about to shine in on them
Self inflicted too; could very easily give Barry the information he wanted and tell him to keep it confidential, or better yet, publicly defend their decisions. But, too much pride - and like Marcellus Wallace would say, ‘F*ck pride. Pride never helps. It only hurts.’
Not really following all the details but a judge that rules against PSU? I wonder how long this judge will remain in the county. I do believe there are powers behind the scenes that control things in Centre county so now waiting and watching what happens next. I hate that I am this why but there are too many things that happen and just don't make sense in them parts.
I hear YA Ugly......
I'm very cynical toward or justice system, hearing so much about the inside politics played from my F-in-law. Unfortunately, he passed 14 yrs ago, wish he was around for the current state of affairs concerning the BOT and Pennsylvania court.
This matter is getting attention on LinkedIn. Alice Pope posted several good responses, including news of the ruling in Barry’s favor.
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I'm not linked with any social media.This matter is getting attention on LinkedIn. Alice Pope posted several good responses, including news of the ruling in Barry’s favor.
Michael Lukac on LinkedIn: Board of Trustees approves updated bylaws | Penn State University | 13 comments
Fellow members of Penn State Alumni Association I'm trying to understand this recent change to Penn State University Board of Trustees elections, and my… | 13 comments on LinkedIn
There are plenty of 'em on the Lions Den side of the board.Notice the one's who were attacking Barry suddenly we are hearing nothing but....
Yeah, who knew that when people labeled us as football fanatics who put the program above all else they were right.