Abduction charge against Liberty University professor dismissed

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Photo of Liberty University professor William Atwell.


A Liberty University professor accused of sexually assaulting a student has had one of the charges against him dropped.

William Atwell, a sign language professor at the school charged with sexual battery and abduction by force or intimidation, made a court appearance on Tuesday regarding his charges. During his appearance, the abduction charge against him was dropped by the court, according to ABC13.

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