Charges Discussed
University Legal Advisor
Neill H. Alford Jr. met with
Mr. Haugh the next day, Jan.
16, to discuss the charges.
Following the 90 minute
meeting, Mr. Alford stated,
"We want any information that
he may have and we want it
promptly to correct any
difficulties we might have." No
examples of failure to enforce
the law were discussed at the
time.
Edwin M. Crawford,
University vice president for
public affairs, announced
earlier that day that, "The
Grounds...are not now and will
not be a haven for law
breakers."
"For the past year, the
University has been working
closely with law enforcement
agencies in the city, county
and state to improve security
and safety on the Grounds and
in the entire community."
Mr. Haugh, in a statement
released the same day, replied
to the University's challenge to
produce "specific information"
regarding the alleged failure to
enforce the law.
"I have absolutely no
intention of disclosing any
information or the names of
my informants, unless these
informants are under the
control of and have the
protection of the Albemarle
Circuit Court."
"If President Shannon
desires to cooperate with
county law enforcement
officers, as he now claims, and
does not simply want to cover
up the situation that exists at
the University then he will
