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Ken Starr: “I have great confidence" in Art Briles (Video)

Ken Starr, former president of Baylor University, pushed back against the notion that the school has systemic problems handling sexual assault investigations. Starr also offered support for Art Briles, Baylor’s ousted football coach.

by Texas Tribune Staff

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Ken Starr, former chancellor and president of Baylor University, pushed back Saturday against the notion that the school — or its athletic department — has systemic problems handling sexual assault investigations. Starr also offered full-throated support for Art Briles, Baylor’s ousted football coach. Starr was interviewed at the Texas Tribune Festival by Tribune CEO Evan Smith.

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