Black Penn State profs report ‘noose’ behind house; ends up being part of neighbor’s swing set

Black Penn State profs report ‘noose’ behind house; ends up being part of neighbor’s swing set

• Earlier this week, a pair of black Penn State University professors reported a “noose” in a tree behind their house.

"As reported by the PSU student newspaper Daily Collegian, the professors said the incident was “deeply distressing to them and their family.”

The Centre Daily Times notes the profs believed the “noose” was “deliberately placed [on the tree] to harass them.”

...PSU President Eric Barron sprung into action, posting a statement “expressing concern” about the incident and “offering support.”

...Alas, according to the professors’ neighbor who was interviewed by police, the “noose” actually was part of a swing set...Read all.