"He expresses his deepest thanks to all those who have reached out to him over the past few days expressing their support.". NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Fisk University President Dr. Kevin Rome Sr. has been placed on leave after allegations from a local man who said he was drugged and threatened by the university official. … Rome’s Attorney Jay Steed called the accusations against his client ‘false’ and said he ‘categorically denies the allegations.’ Steed added Rome ‘plans to fight the case in court and clear his good name.'”. A week later, he said “Rob” showed up at his house, “somehow got past security” and dosed him with GHB, then invited other men over to have sex in his bed. He had discontinued the schools magazine and newspaper, canceled the baseball team and cut the football team's budget, and outlawed most extracurricular activities. The university announced Rome’s departure Monday, two weeks after Rome was put on leave due to the pending court matters. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fisk University placed President Kevin Rome on leave Monday after learning a judge granted a temporary order of protection that an acquaintance sought against him. Dr. Kevin Rome, Sr. is being accused of harassing the man to the point he longer felt safe, News 4 reports. The man, who claims he was in a relationship with the Fisk president, accused Dr. Rome of drugging him and doing damage to his home. Reach Brinley Hineman at bhineman@tennessean.com and on Twitter @brinleyhineman. He also accuses Rome of drugging him. Dr. Newkirk served as Provost for three years at Elizabeth City State University before joining the Fisk team as Provost in 2018. The president of Fisk University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, was Fayette McKenzie. Fisk University said in a statement that officials learned of … Fisk University President Kevin Rome has been placed on leave after court documents show a restraining order was filed against him. Fisk University President Dr. Kevin Rome has been placed on leave, according to a statement released by the university Tuesday. According to the restraining order, the alleged victim said he is “in fear for [his] safety. On … An attorney representing Rome said in a statement that the allegations are false and that Rome plans to fight the accusations. The university said it could not comment on the specifics of the incident. President Rome stated that the accusations are false. Provost Dr. Vann Newkirk will assume duties of the president effective immediately, according to a statement from the school. It wasn't clear if a court date has been set. Dr. Newkirk received his doctorate in history from Howard University and has been a proven leader in higher education for more than 20 years. The temporary protective order filed Friday, signed by a magistrate judge, forbids Rome to have contact with the man. ... Fairview’s mayor accused of shoplifting Video. 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