David Sabatini Wins $6 Million in #MeToo Lawsuit
Biologist David Sabatini wins $6 million in civil lawsuit against Kristin Knouse, dismissing her claims of retaliation and harassment.

Biologist David Sabatini has won a significant legal victory in his #MeToo lawsuit against Kristin Knouse. A Suffolk County jury awarded him $6 million in damages, dismissing her claims of retaliation and harassment.
Sabatini has been reflecting on his downfall from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for five years. He was accused of inappropriate sexual conduct by Knouse, and an internal investigation found he violated a strict workplace relationship policy.
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A Suffolk County jury awarded David Sabatini $6 million in damages in his civil lawsuit against Kristin Knouse.
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The jury dismissed Kristin Knouse's claims of retaliation and harassment against David Sabatini.
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