Professor Reba McGintry is the head of the Student Conduct Board. Charges have been brought against three students who are also members of the university basketball team. The charges are based on the criminal charges brought by the local district attorney against the three men for sexual assault. Professor McGintry's husband was one of the staff attorneys in the DA's office who made the decision to go forward with the prosecution. Professor McGintry:
A) Can proceed with the hearing because the two matters are unrelated.
B) Can proceed with the hearing because of marital privilege.
C) Must excuse herself from the students' hearing because of a conflict of interest.
D) Has no conflict, but her husband does.
E) None of the above

Question

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Professor McGintry has a conflict of interest due to her husband's involvement in the prosecution of the case. This could potentially affect her impartiality and the fairness of the hearing. Therefore, it would be best for her to recuse herself from the hearing to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

Professor Reba McGintry Is the Head of the Student Conduct