A Chinese-born chemistry professor, **Feng "Franklin" Tao**, has filed a lawsuit against **the University of Kansas**.
Tao claims the university improperly reported him to the **FBI** based on unfounded allegations from a disgruntled student.
The lawsuit alleges **discrimination** and asserts that the university's actions severely impacted Tao's career, life, and finances.
He was arrested in 2019, tried in 2022, and ultimately cleared of all charges by July 2024, after facing accusations under the **Trump DOJ's China Initiative**.
Tao is seeking **reinstatement**, compensatory damages, and acknowledgment of the harm done to his reputation.
For more details, visit the original article at The Independent.