The case the government brought against our colleges is sad and shameful. They accused us of being false and misleading. And yet, their witnesses lied – they made stuff up, they presented half-truths, and omitted facts.
It is shameful that the government put so many resources into this case for 13 years, attempting to extort a settlement from us. Any honest person reviewing this case would be embarrassed. The Department of Justice lawyers should be humiliated.
One lawyer said: “Lawyers are very good at disagreeing. That’s why courtrooms are full.” That is true; one can disagree over the law and its meaning because it’s complex – however, facts are facts. And when they falsify – omit, mislead, lie about facts – it’s no longer honest disagreeing, it’s corrupt.
The suit against Stevens Henager College was simply extortion – an attempt to shake down decent private career colleges initiated by two dishonest “relators”, Brooks and Wride, and a predatory attorney, Brandon Mark.
Now, we pursue our claim against the U.S. Department of Education for $500 million dollars to compensate us for callously closing down our good colleges.
Carl Barney
May 17, 2025