HOUSTON – The University of Houston says it has placed an adjunct faculty member on administrative leave and has banned them from returning to campus amid an investigation into a video circulating online.
On Thursday, the University of Houston said it was aware of video circulating online involving the adjunct faculty member who is also a graduate student.
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According to UH, the video includes a discussion of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse materials.
The university says they first became aware of the situation when they were alerted to an ongoing disruption taking place on campus.
UHPD responded and questioned the adjunct faculty member.
“We take allegations involving child exploitation, abuse and child sexual abuse materials extremely seriously,” the statement to KPRC 2 News reads. “The University and UHPD will take appropriate action, including contacting the District Attorney, based on the facts of the situation.”
KPRC 2 News is not naming the individual because charges haven’t been filed.
The university says due to the nature of the allegations, the case will be investigated by a specialized task force within the Houston Police Department.
Read the full statement:
“The University of Houston is deeply concerned by these disturbing allegations and is treating them with the utmost seriousness. The University of Houston Police Department first became aware of the situation when they were alerted to an ongoing disruption taking place on campus. UHPD responded to the location, and an adjunct faculty member was questioned. The adjunct faculty member has been put on administrative leave and banned from returning to campus.
The University has zero tolerance for child exploitation, abuse or child sexual abuse materials. Due to the nature of the allegations, the case will be investigated by a specialized task force within the Houston Police Department."
