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Lawyer: Ramsey 'Has Done Nothing Wrong'

Lawyer: Ramsey 'Has Done Nothing Wrong'
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By The Associated Press
Apr. 25, 2018 | LOUISVILLE, KY
By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2018 | 11:34 AM | LOUISVILLE, KY
In response to a lawsuit filed by the University of Louisville and its foundation, a lawyer for former university President James Ramsey says his client "has done nothing wrong."

The lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Ramsey and other officials claiming they conspired to divert millions of dollars from the foundation's endowment.

The suit says Ramsey and his chief of staff, Kathleen McDaniel Smith, colluded to pay excessive compensation to themselves and others. It also claims they conspired to divert millions of dollars from the foundation's endowment into speculative and unauthorized ventures.

Attorney Steve Pence said Wednesday that he hasn't had a chance to review a lawsuit, but denied any wrongdoing by Ramsey. He said the University of Louisville should move forward with managing what has been built "rather than tearing it down."

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