University of Virginia hires law firm to investigate CEO Dr. Craig Kent and Dean Melina Kibbe over allegations of a "culture of fear and retaliation."

The University of Virginia (UVA) has hired law firm Williams & Connolly to investigate allegations against hospital CEO Dr. Craig Kent and Medical School Dean Melina Kibbe, accused of fostering a "culture of fear and retaliation" that jeopardizes patient safety. This follows a letter of no confidence from 128 faculty members citing serious procedural and ethical violations. UVA has stated that the investigation's findings will remain confidential, with no expected changes in leadership.