Harvard University agreed on Thursday to settle a lawsuit filed by a student who accused officials of ignoring alleged discrimination against Jewish students on campus, ending a 16-month legal battle.
The legal challenge was brought by Alexander Kestenbaum, also known as Shabbos, and the nonprofit group Students Against Antisemitism in January 2024.
Kestenbaum and Harvard jointly agreed to end the case, according to a dismissal notice filed in Boston federal court.
The student’s claims were dismissed with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be bought back into court.
The terms of the settlement remain confidential.
“Harvard and Mr. Kestenbaum acknowledge each other’s steadfast and important efforts to combat antisemitism at Harvard and elsewhere,” the university said in an emailed statement to The Epoch Times. “Harvard and Mr. Kestenbaum are pleased to have resolved the litigation.”…