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STAT+: Jury rules in favor of ousted Cambridge scientist David Sabatini, with $6 million in damages to be awarded

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Briefings

A Suffolk County jury awarded $6 million in damages to ousted Cambridge scientist David Sabatini following a #MeToo claim by colleague Kristin Knouse. Sabatini, a former MIT professor, was accused of a coercive relationship and hostile workplace environment in his Whitehead Institute lab, leading to his career collapse. The verdict rejected Knouse's suit against Sabatini, who had previously sued him. The jury found Knouse defamed Sabatini and interfered with his ability to make a living.

Key points

• A Suffolk County jury awarded $6 million in damages to ousted Cambridge scientist David Sabatini following a #MeToo claim by colleague Kristin Knouse.
• The verdict rejected Knouse's suit against Sabatini, who was accused of a coercive relationship and hostile workplace environment in his Whitehead Institute lab.

Context

David Sabatini, a former MIT professor and star scientist, was ousted after being accused by Kristin Knouse of inappropriate sexual conduct in his Cambridge research lab. The Whitehead Institute is a world-renowned institution where the incident occurred. The verdict was a stark rejection of Knouse's high-profile claim, which had previously led to a lawsuit from Sabatini against Knouse.

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Evidence covers a single jury verdict from October 2026. The source text does not provide details on the specific nature of the coercive relationship, the timeline of the allegations, or the full extent of damages beyond the $6 million award. The evidence is limited to the court's findings and the immediate consequences for the two parties involved.

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