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This undated photo provided by the University of Connecticut shows David Woods, a professor at the school in Storrs, Conn. University officials knew of sexual abuse allegations against music professor Robert Miller a decade before taking action, according to independent investigative report released Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Officials were notified on several occasions of Miller's on-campus behavior, and reports that he had abused children. A letter from Woods, who was then the dean of fine arts, sent to Miller in 2008 advised him not to socialize with students. (AP Photo/University of Connecticut)
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This undated photo provided by the University of Connecticut shows music professor Robert Miller at the school in Storrs, Conn. University officials knew of sexual abuse allegations against Miller a decade before taking action, according to independent investigative report released Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. Officials were notified on several occasions of Miller's on-campus behavior, and reports that he had abused children. (AP Photo/University of Connecticut)
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Nick Castellano listens to his attorney, Tina Olson, as his trial begins at the Laramie County Courthouse, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Castellano, 34, of Cheyenne faces charges of murder and attempted murder, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. (AP Photo/The Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Blaine McCartney)
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Nathaniel Castellano listens to the opening statements by the prosecuting attorney as his trial begins at the Laramie County Courthouse, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Castellano, 34, of Cheyenne faces charges of murder and attempted murder, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. (AP Photo/The Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Blaine McCartney)
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President Barack Obama, next to White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett, left, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell, meets with foundation and business leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, where he discussed his “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative to expand opportunity for minority boys and young men. Former Lakers basketball star Magic Johnson, far left partially obscured, also attended. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., stands in defeat after a divided Senate derailed Democratic legislation providing $21 billion for medical, education and job-training benefits for the nation's veterans, as the bill fell victim to election-year disputes over spending and whether to slap sanctions on Iran, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, on Capitol Hill in Washingtons. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., stands in defeat after a divided Senate derailed Democratic legislation providing $21 billion for medical, education and job-training benefits for the nation's veterans, as the bill fell victim to election-year disputes over spending and whether to slap sanctions on Iran, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Dr. Dwight Lysne gives a sermon at Haven Ministries on Feb. 8, 2014 in Wilmington, N.C. Lysne specializes in treating patients with mental health issues. Many are addicted to opioids, drugs derived from natural or synthetic opium substances. They include prescription medicines and street drugs. He prescribes medication to ease their withdrawal symptoms. He leads church services, Bible studies and support groups to nurture their spiritual lives. Not all its members use the clinical services. (AP Photo/The Star-News, Jason A. Frizzelle)
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Dr. Dwight Lysne gives a sermon at Haven Ministries on Feb. 8, 2014 in Wilmington, N.C. Lysne specializes in treating patients with mental health issues. Many are addicted to opioids, drugs derived from natural or synthetic opium substances. They include prescription medicines and street drugs. He prescribes medication to ease their withdrawal symptoms. He leads church services, Bible studies and support groups to nurture their spiritual lives. Not all its members use the clinical services. (AP Photo/The Star-News, Jason A. Frizzelle)
