Mont. Regents OK new policy for sexual assaults

HAVRE, Mont. (AP) — The Montana college system has approved a policy for handling sexual assaults.

It’s the latest response to a rape controversy that has subjected the University of Montana, its football team and even the city of Missoula to a federal gender equality investigation.

Key members of the Montana Board of Regents made it clear Friday that their analysis of the university administration’s handling of the situation isn’t over.

The university has come under fire for how it has handled rape allegations over the past two years, including cases involving football players.

The football coach and athletic director were fired in March, mostly without explanation, but a cloud still hangs over the program.

The regents gave unanimous approval to a policy that calls for prompt investigation and written conclusion of all complaints.