Alan Bates

Prosecutors have dismissed sexual assault charges against the former director of Illinois State University’s School of Teaching and Learning who was arrested on campus two years ago.

An Illinois State University administrator accused of sexually assaulting a minor has hired a high-profile lawyer known for defending men accused of sexual crimes – including Harvey Weinstein.

The director of Illinois State University’s School of Teaching and Learning has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor, authorities said Thursday.