19 more women accuse Northwestern professor of misconduct

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) -- Northwestern University Professor Alec Klein now faces allegations of sexual harassment or abuse from another 19 women.

That brings the total number of accusers to nearly 30.

Klein is a professor at the Medill School of Journalism. The group Medill Me Too says the victims include students, staff, and alumni.

Klein, who has worked at Northwestern since 2008, has denied the allegations. He has taken a leave of absence from the university.